August 02, 2017

Sally's French Bread

Dissolve:

1/2 C. warm water
1 T. sugar
1 T. yeast

Mix the following ingredients and then add the yeast mixture:

1 C. warm water
1 1/2 t. salt
4 C. flour
1 T. shortening

Stir to form a soft ball. Let it stand 1 hour but stir the dough down every 10 minutes. Put on board and knead. Cut into 2 loaves. Roll out flat and then roll up like a jelly roll. Place on well greased cookie sheet. Cut slits with a knife diagonally across the top. Dampen top with a little water and spread on sesame seeds. Let raise 1 1/2 hours. Bake 35 minutes at 375. 

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