FAILPROOF FRENCH BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)

Equipment

  • BREAD MACHINE

Ingredients

  • 3 1 ⁄2 cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 ounce package active dry yeast
  • 1 1 ⁄4 cups warm water

Instructions

  • Place ingredients in bread machine according to manufacturers directions.
  • Start machine on dough setting.
  • When dough cycle is complete, remove dough with floured hands and cut in half on floured surface.
  • Take each half of dough and roll to make a loaf about 12 inches long in the shape of French bread.
  • Place on greased baking sheet and cover with a towel.
  • Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, turning pan around once halfway during baking.
  • Remove baked loaves to wire racks to cool.