Crusty French Bread

Last post 12-04-2008 9:37 AM by JMMRN. 4 replies.
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  • 04-01-2008 4:51 AM

    Crusty French Bread

    I love to treat guests to these golden brown, crusty loaves. Don't hesitate to try this recipe even if you are not an accomplished bread baker, there's no kneading required!

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  • 04-01-2008 4:51 AM In reply to

    Re: Crusty French Bread

    This bread was fabulous, with a crunchy outside, soft inside, and really great flavor!

    I did have to knead the dough ten times or so in order to get it to form a ball.

  • 05-28-2008 1:11 PM In reply to

    Re: Crusty French Bread

    I usually have good luck with bead recipes. I'm new at this and all my other recipes called for kneading the bread so this sounded like a nice change. The dough did not rise as I expected. The yeast is fresh and I think the melted shortening killed all the yeast and dtopped the growth. How do you mlet/add shortening and not kill the yeast? Melted shortening is pretty hot.

    William

  • 07-19-2008 2:44 PM In reply to

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    Re: Crusty French Bread

    I absolutely LOVE this bread. I lost the magazine issue with this recipe and thank goodness Reiman Publications has this wonderful website where I found the recipe again.

  • 12-04-2008 9:37 AM In reply to

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    Re: Crusty French Bread

    William, I haven't tried this recipe yet, but from experience with other breads, I recommend letting the melted shortening cool to the same temperature as the warm water before you mix in the yeast. Hope that helps.

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