Foolproof French Bread
Simple, easy French bread — no kneading required.
Ingredients
dry yeast
1 package
lukewarm water
2 cups
all-purpose flour
4 cups
salt
1 tablespoon
granulated sugar
2 tablespoons
Instructions
1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In large bowl, mix flour, salt and sugar together.
2
Add Yeast
In small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Pour yeast mixture over other ingredients. Stir and mix.
3
First Rise
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise 4 hours.
4
Shape and Second Rise
Punch down, but do not knead. Place in greased soufflé dish. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
5
Baking
Bake at 400 degrees F for 1 hour. Bread may need to be covered during the last 15 minutes if it browns too quickly.
