French Bread

Ingredients

• Flour
• Water

Directions

The book gives no oven temperature. The 400°F (200°C) in the steps was added when the recipe was transcribed, as a starting point.

1. Mix flour and water to form a dough until large bubbles form, about 30 minutes.

2. Wet your hands to keep the dough supple and knead until elastic and not sticky.

3. Place the dough in a warm place to rise for 1-2 hours.

4. Sprinkle flour on a board and take out enough dough for one loaf.

5. Shape the dough into a round loaf by gathering the sides carefully.

6. Flour a rolling pin and roll the dough to form a long shape.

7. Place the shaped loaf on a floured baking pan, leaving space between loaves.

8. Sprinkle flour on top and let rise for another 25-30 minutes.

9. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) until golden.