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Ingredients
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- 2½ cups warm water (95-105°F)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ tablespoon salt
- 5½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a stand mixer. Let sit until frothy.
- Add olive oil, salt, and half flour to the yeast mixture. Mix on low.
- Gradually add remaining flour until the dough pulls away from the bowl.
- Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Divide and shape dough into loaves on a floured surface.
- Let loaves rise for 30-40 minutes on a baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare an egg wash.
- Score loaves and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Check water temperature to ensure proper yeast activation.
Avoid over-kneading to maintain tenderness in the bread.
Adjust rising times based on kitchen temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 3.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 15