No Knead French Bread

Elaniemay's Note:

I got this from a friend when I was in high school. This is wonderful!! And so super easy! Thanks Kate!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 1-20

Yield: 2.0 loafs

• 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• ½ cup warm water
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 5 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 6 cups flour

Directions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. In a large bowl mix hot water, sugar, oil, salt and 1/2 of the flour.
3. Stir in yeast mixture.
4. Gradually add remaining flour until it is all mixed inches.
5. Leave spoon in dough and let sit 10 minute.
6. Stir vigorously.
7. Let sit 10 more min, then stir again.
8. Repeat until it has been stirred 5 times.
9. Divide dough in 1/2.
10. Roll each half into a rectangle about 9 by 12 inches.
11. Roll up length wise and place seam down on a baking sheet.
12. Optionally brush with egg white.
13. Let rise 30 minute.
14. Bake at 400 for 25- 35 minute.

Reviews

[Jezski]

Thanks for posting! It's always fun to see how far recipes travel!! This recipe appeared in the 50's in a cookbook of Favorite Recipes of Pennsylvania Home Ec Teachers. My Mom and I have made this numerous times in years past; it always turned out well. Thanks for reminding me, will have to try it again.

[Chocolatl]

I made half a recipe and, since I don't have a Kitchenaid mixer, stirred it by hand. I admit I was a bit skeptical of how it would turn out--but the bread is delicious, very flavorful, with a soft crumb and crisp crust. It takes some pretty heavy-duty stirring, though! Still, it is easier than hand-kneading, and the result is terrific. Thanks for posting!

[free-free]

...Elaniemay hit the nail on the head w/ her intro description- this is WONDERFUL & so super easy!!! -lol...I'll add that it is SUPER....a must try ...made for "I Recommend Tag" (and I do recommend this!!!- big time!!) -LOVED IT- TRY IT...thanks Elaniemay!!! :) a great recipe share!!!