French Bread

Ingredients

• 1 gallon of water
• 2 ounces of yeast
• a small handful of coarse sea salt
• a small handful of sugar

Directions

The book says “a hot oven”. The 400°F (200°C) in the steps is the modern equivalent, not the book's own figure.

1. Mix the water, yeast, coarse sea salt, and sugar as you would for plain bread.

2. Mold the dough into long loaves about 2 inches thick.

3. Place the loaves on a baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.

4. Score the tops of the loaves with a knife.

5. Let the loaves rise until they double in size.

6. Bake in a hot oven at 400°F (200°C).

7. When done, wash the tops with milk and let cool without covering.