Crusty French Bread
Crusty French bread with a golden crust and soft interior, perfect for sandwiches or enjoyed simply with butter. Suitable for bread lovers and home bakers seeking authentic flavor.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine shortening, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Add boiling water and cold water; cool to lukewarm.
- Blend yeast as directed on the package.
- Add yeast to the mixture.
- Gradually add sifted flour, mixing until well blended.
- Knead on a lightly floured board for 5 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl and cover; let rise until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough into long oblong loaves and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Let the loaves rise until double in size.
- Brush the dough with slightly beaten egg white.
- Cut the top of the dough diagonally across the top three times.
- Bake at 425°F for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
414
kcal
21% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).