French Bread (Bread Machine)

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Beth Hensperger

Serves 8 people

Categories: Bread Machine

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound loaf:
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 tablespoon gluten
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons fast rising yeast (or 2 1/2 t. bread machine yeast)

Directions

  1. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until almost stiff and soft peaks are formed.

  2. Set crust on medium or dark, and program for the Basic or French Bread cycle.

  3. Place all the ingredients in the pan according to the order in the manufacturer’s instructions, adding the egg whites in with the water; press Start.

  4. When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a rack.

  5. Let cool to room temperature before slicing.

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