Frenchbreadchips Recipes

FRENCH BREAD CHIPS

Steps:

• If you can, freeze the french stick as it is easier to cut.
• Cut very thin slices- approx 1/2cm if possible.
• Mix butter or margarine with soup mix.
• Spread fairly thinly on bread slices but with good coverage.
• Place on a flat baking tray in oven set at 180 degrees celcuis for 5- 10 mins watching very closely to avoid burning.
• When the bread dries out and darkens, they are ready.
• You will have very tasty and crunchy bread chips to eat plain or with dip.
• Enjoy- but try to save some room for dinner!

GARLIC BAGUETTE CHIPS

Steps:

• Slice baguette in small slices.
• Combine the olive oil and garlic powder and mix well.
• Place slices on cookie sheet.
• Keep stirring mixture up between brushings to maintain an even flavor.
• Brush oil mixture on each baguette.
• Bake in an 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.

FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Stir in 2 cups warm water, and beat until well blended using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
• On a lightly floured surface, knead in enough flour to make a stiff dough that is smooth and elastic. Knead for about 8 to 10 minutes total. Shape into a ball. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn once. Cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
• Punch dough down, and divide in half. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover, and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each half into large rectangle. Roll up, starting from a long side. Moisten edge with water and seal. Taper ends.
• Grease a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Place loaves, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water, and brush on. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until nearly doubled, 35 to 40 minutes.
• With a very sharp knife, make 3 or 4 diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch deep across top of each loaf. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes. Brush again with egg white mixture. Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until bread tests done. If necessary, cover loosely with foil to prevent over browning. Remove from baking sheet, and cool on a wire rack.