Failproof French Bread (bread Machine)

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups warm water

Recipe

• 1 place ingredients in bread machine according to manufacturers directions.
• 2 start machine on dough setting.
• 3 when dough cycle is complete, remove dough with floured hands and cut in half on floured surface.
• 4 take each half of dough and roll to make a loaf about 12 inches long in the shape of french bread.
• 5 place on greased baking sheet and cover with a towel.
• 6 let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
• 7 preheat oven to 450°.
• 8 bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, turning pan around once halfway during baking.
• 9 remove baked loaves to wire racks to cool.