Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add water to the machine following with the rest of the ingredients as listed. Be sure not to have the salt (place salt in a corner)and yeast touch.
  2. Use the french bread setting press start.
  3. When the dough cycle has finished remove dough from machine place it on a floured work surface.
  4. Punch down divide into 2.
  5. Start with one rolling into 7-8 X 3 inches. Fold one third up lengthwise and one third down then press. Repeat twice more letting the dough rest in between foldings.
  6. Gentle roll and stretch each piece to 11-13 inch loaf.
  7. Place loaf on a lightly floured bread pan so it will keep its shape while rising.
  8. Cover with lightly oiled plastic wrap and rise for 30-45 minutes in a warm place.
  9. Slash tops with a sharp knife.
  10. Sprinkle with more herbs and coarse salt.
  11. For a glaze you can brush the bread before sprinkling with an egg wash!
  12. Or leave as directed for a rustic look.
  13. Place into a preheated oven at 450 degrees. In a pan below add a hand full of ice cubes. Bake until golden brown for about 15-20 minutes.
  14. Transfer to wire rack and cool.