From the Anchor Yeast Kitchen
French Loaf
Prep 1 hr 30 mins
Baking Time
25–30 mins
Total 2 hr
Makes 2 French Breads
easy
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Homemade French Bread or also known as a baguette, is a long loaf with a crisp crust and super tasty with the addition of garlic and herbs.
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Ingredients
500
g
White bread flour
( 4 x 250 ml / 4 cups )
5
ml
Salt
( 1 tsp )
10
g
Anchor Instant Yeast
( 1 packet )
310
ml
Lukewarm water
( ± 1⅓ cups )
Poppy seeds
( to sprinkle (optional) )
Sesame seeds
( to sprinkle (optional) )
Flour
( to sprinkle (optional) )
Method
Mix the white bread flour and salt together. Add the Anchor Instant Yeast and mix.
Add the lukewarm water to the flour mixture to form a soft dough.
Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, cover with a greased plastic and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
Knock the dough down and divide into 2 equal pieces. Pat each into an oval shape. Fold the one end over and roll up. Roll gently into a long strand, about 40 cm.
Place onto a lightly floured baking tray, cover with a lightly greased plastic and allow to rise in a warm place for 25 - 30 minutes. Brush with water and sprinkle with seeds or dust with flour. Cut slanted slits over the top or cut 3 slits lengthwise.
Place a small ovenproof dish, filled with water, at the bottom of the oven. Bake in a preheated oven at 220 °C / 410 °F for 25 - 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
The yeast you'll need
Anchor Instant Yeast, 10 G Sachets
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