Sourdough French Bread Recipe

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Since receiving the recipe for the Sourdough Starter, I've made this French bread countless times. In fact, one year I donated 2 dozen loaves for a benefit dinner! These loaves rival any found in stores and can be made with relative ease.

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Sourdough French Bread Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 20 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Sourdough Starter
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • CORNSTARCH WASH:
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the Sourdough Starter, oil, sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough additional flour to form a soft ball.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead 20-30 times (dough will be slightly sticky). Place in a greased bow, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
  • Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch ends to seal. Place, seam side down, on two greased baking sheets; tuck ends under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • With a sharp knife, make four shallow diagonal slashes across top of each loaves. In a small saucepan, combine water and cornstarch. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Brush some over loaves.
  • Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Brush loaves with the remaining cornstarch wash. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 loaves (10 slices each).

Originally published as Sourdough French Bread in Best of Country Breads , p53

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Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2011 by azbkyb

Absolutely 5 star! Family is just eating the first bites and planning when I can make it again! :)


Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2010 by Karihardy

I used spelt and unbleached flour. I added a smige more starter because we like it sour. This was the best bread I have made yet! We had family over for dinner and everyone left with this recipe! Great Job!


Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2010 by grannygourmet

This bread is a winner! It was very easy to make and my family loved it. I have limited experience with sourdough, but my attempts at making a starter were successful and I am looking forward to more sourdough ahead. The bread raises quite quickly, so minimum raising time was adequate.


Reviewed on May. 10, 2010 by Dawn-Rae

I've not made this recipe but you can find the starter in the recipes. Just do a search for sourdough starter.


Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2010 by geejudy

Does anyone have a recipe for a sourdough starter that could be used for this bread? Thanks for any help.

 
 
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