Fabulous French Bread (NO KNEADING REQUIRED)
Stolen by: Vanessa Heber
2 ½ c. warm water 1 Tbsp. salt
2 pkg. yeast 2 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. sugar 6 c. flour
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water and add sugar. Stir in salt, oil and ½ the flour (3 cups). Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon. Stir in remaining flour. Allow dough to rest 10 minutes. Stir down dough. Repeat the resting and stirring until dough has been stirred down 5 times. (Takes 50 minutes – I always do chores around the house during this time and take the timer with me!)
Turn dough onto floured board. Knead 2-3 times, only coating dough with flour so it can be handled. Divide in half. Roll each half into rectangles. Roll up and pinch seam and ends to seal. Place on large baking sheet that has been oiled. With a sharp knife, slash dough at an angle 3 times, about 2 inches apart.
Cover with a clean dish towel and let rise 45 minutes to 1 ½ hours. Check to make sure it doesn’t rise too much. It can take as little as 30 minutes in hot weather. Brush with a beaten egg and bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
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