Friday, September 24, 2010

Bosch Whole Wheat French Bread

I made this bread this morning and it is delicious smothered with pesto!  I did the wheat version, and it turned out great...well at least for a bread making beginner!  
I really need to start taking pictures, so boring all text!


Bosch French Bread
4 tablespoons active dry yeast
4 cups hot water
6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup vegetable oil
10-12 cups of white or wheat flour
4 tablespoons gluten

1.  Place all ingredients in (Bosch) mixing bowl.
2.  Thoroughly knead on speed 3 for 4-6 minutes.  Let rise in the bowl 10 minutes, then punch down.  Punch down 4-5 times.
3.  Divide into 5 medium loaf pans, or shape in to rounds.  Slash tops with sharp knife and brush with egg wash.  Let rise until doubled in size.
4.  Bake 30 minutes at 400 degrees.