French White Bread

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter, freshly feed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 1/2 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal

Instructions

  1. Insert the dough hook into your mixer.
  2. In large mxing bowl, dissolve the yeast in 3/4 cup warm water.
  3. Add the starter, salt, sugar and 1 1/2 cups flour.
  4. Mix on medium until smooth and flour is incorporated, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  5. Cover and let rise for 60 to 90 minutes or until double in bulk.
  6. On low speed of mixer, slowly add remaining flour and baking soda.
  7. Knead dough for 5 to 7 minutes with dough hook.
  8. The dough should have a satin texture and form a ball, cleaning sides of the bowl.
  9. Shape the dough into a ball and let rest on a floured board for 10 minutes.
  10. Form into a French loaf, place on greased cookie sheet that has been lightly dusted with cornmeal.
  11. Make 3 to 5 diagonal slashes on top of loaf with sharp knife or scissors.
  12. Cover and let rise 90 minutes.
  13. Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes.
  14. When baked the loaf will be nicely brown and sound hollow when tapped with knuckles.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

309 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.3g 33% DV
Total Fat 3.7g 5% DV
Carbs 57.5g 21% DV
Fiber 11.4g 41% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16547.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 446.8mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 44.5mg 3% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV

* % 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).

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