Thursday, March 10, 2011

New background?!?

I've been looking for a new background which do you guys like the best? Should I use one of these or keep it the same?! I need input! I'm terrible at decision making!! Please comment with your opinion.
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Monday, March 7, 2011

French Bread


French Bread

Ingredients


  • 2 pkg. or 4 1/2 tsp active dry yeast

  • 1/2 Cup warm water

  • 3 Tbs sugar (divided)

  • 2 Cups hot water

  • 1/2 Cup oil

  • 1 Tbs salt

  • 6 Cups flour

Directions



  1. Combine yeast , 1 Tbs sugar, and 1/2 cup warm water and let sit for 5-10 minutes until it gets frothy

  2. Add 2 cups hot water, oil, 2 Tbs sugar, and salt.

  3. Slowly start to add flour 1 cup at a time. Mix well.

  4. Cover bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 10 minutes. Stir down and re-cover. you will repeat this step 5 times.

  5. Knead dough 10 times.

  6. Separate dough into 2 balls and form into 2 loaves

  7. Place on a cornmeal lined cookie sheet and with a sharp knife cut 3 diagonal lines in each loaf.

  8. Let rise for 10 minutes and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

I've made this several time and it always comes out so yummy! Depending on the meal we are eating with it I will add different seasonings to alter the flavor a little. This time I added Italian seasoning and garlic powder. I also like the top brushed with butter and sprinkled with ta little cheese before its baked!