SANDRA'S HOMEMADE FRENCH BREAD

Its crisp-crunchy crust, perfect center and phenomenal flavor makes this French Bread the only recipe you'll ever end up using! That glistening crust is from the egg whites, not oil = healthier bonus... Yields: (1 Loaf) Prep 20 Mins. 1st Rise Dough: 30 Mins. Rolling: 10 Mins. 2nd Rise Loaf: 40 Mins. Bake 40 Mins. Cool Loaf: 20 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1 cup warm water 3 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1/2 teaspoon more for oiling bowl 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon table salt --1 large egg, white only METHOD In the bowl of a stand mixer, add warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let proof/bloom for 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, flour and salt, and use the dough hook on low speed to beat until well blended. Increase the speed to medium, the let the stand mixer knead the dough about 8 to 10 minutes total. Shape into a ball. Wipe a large bowl with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, place dough in the bowl, and turn once to ensure dough is ...