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Saturday, July 31, 2010

Mellow Bakers - French Bread


So I waited for the last possible day to post this last Mellow Bakers Challenge I was able to complete.  It has been such an insane summer, I am suprised how busy I became.  I was happy I tried to make this.  Though it is not the most complicated recipe it is one that I was most eager to try.  French bread brings me back to my childhood.  When we would go grocery shopping, The Mother would always look for the freshly baked french bread.  She was so excited when we found them warm from the bakery.  The bread would never last to make it home.  We would instantly attack the warm crusty bread.  The Mother would create a tunnel, she has always loved the soft inside of the bread while I always preferred the crust.  Between the two of us, we could put away 1/2 of the bread within the first 10 minute.  I got excited to try this recipe.  I was quite surprised that it was a straight dough.  I would think that you would need to bloom the yeast first.  The recipe was good but I think I could add some honey to add a little sweetness.


18 comments:

  1. Hey, where's the recipe? I like how the pics came out, good job!

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  2. Mmmm...Just in time for breakfast! I love this French Bread!

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  3. I'm with you, I love the crust too. Recipe?

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  4. Looks wounderful, do you want to share the recipe?

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  5. This french bread would make wonderful french toast

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  6. I love french bread. I lose control when it's in front of me - lol... Yours looks delicious!

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  7. That looks really good! You should definitely post a recipe.

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  8. I LOVE french bread and yours looks perfect!

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  9. what could be better than freshly made bread! those are gorgeous baguettes!

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  10. Looks delicious! I've never made french bread before and keep meaning to give it a shot!

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  11. Who doesn't enjoy a few slices of artisan bread fresh out from the oven??!!

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  12. Your bread-baking efforts scream success, congrats! The french bread looks great. :-)

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  13. French bread is amazing, especially warm from the oven. Congratulations on some gorgeous baguettes.

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  14. The baguettes look amazing! Can't wait to read your next one with either poolish or pate fermentee.:)

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  15. So what's the story with mellow bakers? Like the mild-mannered cousin of the daring bakers?

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  16. I love any bread home made.....smells great and tastes great. Yours looks perfect. Would be great with soup.....mmm

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