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Small Loaf French Bread
- 10 ounces all purpose flour (or bread flour) – (2 ¼ cups)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt , plus 1/2 teaspoon for sprinkling on top
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ tablespoon olive oil , plus 1 tablespoon for brushing over top.
- 6 fluid ounces warm water
- ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
- Add the flour, salt, honey, olive oil, and water to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface of the water to allow it to dissolve.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix on medium speed until the dough comes together. Remove the paddle attachment and replace with a dough hook and continue mixing until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, 10 minutes. The dough can also be kneaded by hand.
- Remove the mixing bowl from the machine and cover it with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise to about twice its size, about 1 hour.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it 4-5 times to expel excess gas and redistribute the yeast. Cover with a dish towel and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a round ball, an oval, or stretch the dough into a rectangle roughly 6×3 inches to form a baguette. If making a baguette, seal the ends by pinching down with the heel of your hand. Place the dough on a baking sheet and, cover with a dish towel and allow to rise for about an hour.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400° F (200°C). Using the tip of a sharp knife, make 1 large slash across the top of the bread loaf. Brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt over the top. When the oven is ready, bake for 18-20 minutes.
Notes
- To mix bread without a stand mixer follow these easy steps:
- Mix the ingredients together with a large spoon in a large mixing bowl (Step 1 in the recipe).
- After mixing the ingredients, transfer the shaggy dough to a lightly floured counter or large cutting board and shape it into a ball.
- Start each stroke by gently pushing the dough away from you with the heel of your hand.
- Lift the edge of the dough that’s farthest away from you and fold the dough in half toward you.
- Lightly sprinkle the dough with flour as needed if the dough becomes too sticky. Continue folding and pressing the dough and after about 3 minutes, the dough should begin to look smooth.
- As you continue to fold and press the dough, it will become more smooth and elastic. This entire process should take 15-20 minutes.
(Cooking For One)
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