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Sourdough French Bread

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by Nimz_·published 2008-02-20

Sourdough Breads

Servings

2 loaves of bread

Total time

3h 40m

prep 3h

Calories / serving

1202 kcal

Ingredients (9)

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Instructions (20 steps)

01In a Kitchen Aide mixing bowl dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5-8 minutes.
02Add sourdough starter, olive oil, salt, garlic powder and cheese.
03With the paddle of the mixer, mix until well combined.
04Change to the dough hook.
05Add 4 cups of flour and knead for 7-8 minutes. (Add additional flour as needed).

06Coat a large bowl with olive oil.

07Turn the dough into the bowl and turn to coat.

08Cover and let sit until doubled in size (about an hour).

09Turn dough out onto a floured surface.

10Cut dough in half and roll out into an oval shape about 9X12.

11Beginning at the bottom edge, roll up and pinch seam

12Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal.

13Place the loaves on the sheet, seam side down.

14Make shallow slashes on top of the loaves with a sharp knif or razor blade.

15Cover and let rise until about double (about 30-40 minutes).

17Place bread in the oven and spray the sides of the oven and the bread with water.

18Repeat this every 5 minutes for the first 15 minutes.

19Continue baking for another 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

20Remove and cool on wire racks.

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