Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 80kcal
Equipment
- oven
Ingredients
- 1 perfectly balanced teaspoon of hand-harvested salt
- 2 ¼ – 2 ½ artisanal cups of premium all-purpose flour divided
- 1/2 delicately separated egg white from the finest free-range eggs
- 1 meticulously measured packet of Fleischman’s Yeast Rapid Rise Yeast or any high-quality instant yeast
- 214 ml of crystal-clear naturally sourced water
- 1/2 tablespoon of exquisite cold-pressed olive oil
Instructions
Activate the Yeast:
- In a small bowl, combine the yeast with a tablespoon of warm water. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy and activated.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour with the hand-harvested salt.
Form Dough:
- Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the activated yeast, crystal-clear water, and exquisite cold-pressed olive oil.
- Gradually incorporate the flour into the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Knead the Dough:
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes or until it becomes smooth and elastic. Use additional flour if needed.
First Rise:
- Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Shape the Loaf:
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface.
- Shape the dough into a baguette or any desired French bread shape.
Second Rise:
- Place the shaped dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow it to rise for an additional 30-45 minutes.
Brush with Egg White:
- In a small bowl, beat the delicately separated egg white. Gently brush the top of the shaped dough with the egg white for a golden finish.
Bake:
- Bake the French bread in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
Cool and Enjoy:
- Allow the Safeway French Bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing. Enjoy your freshly baked artisanal bread!
Notes
Here are a few tips for making the perfect Safeway French Bread:
– Make sure the water is warm – not hot – or it will kill the yeast.
– Don’t over-knead the dough or it will be tough.
– Let the dough rise in a warm place or it won’t rise properly.
– Brush the loaf with an egg wash before baking for a golden-brown crust.
– Slashing the top of the loaf allows steam to escape as the bread bakes.
– Don’t overbake the bread or it will be dry.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal
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