Marjie's Cool-Rise French Bread
Servings 1 Loaf
Equipment
- Bread Maker
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- ¾ cups warm water
- 1 packet of yeast
- 2¼ cups of flour
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp sugar
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Place the warm water into the pan of your bread machine, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Add the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Turn your bread machine onto the dough cycle and let it run for 10 minutes.
- Remove the dough (it will be sticky) and place it on a well-floured surface.
- Knead the dough for 1-2 minutes (add more flour if needed), then place on a baking sheet lined with a Silpat mat that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Form the dough into a loaf, then let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Brush the top of the dough with a bit of olive oil, then cover with waxed paper and place it in the refrigerator for 2-24 hours.
- When you are ready to bake your bread, remove it from the refrigerator and remove the waxed paper.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the bread into the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a bit before slicing. Enjoy.