In Cindy's Kitchen: Sourdough French Rolls: Cheesy Garlic French Loaf

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Sourdough French Rolls: Cheesy Garlic French Loaf

Hi everybody :)

I'm continuing with my sourdough adventures today. I decided to try out this recipe using the Herman Sourdough Starter , although it's from the The Taste of Home Baking Book. The recipe was design to make two loaves, but I divided the 2nd dough loaf in half to make two smaller loaves and one big loaf from the 1st. dough half. Here's what I did...

SOURDOUGH BREAD
Sourdough French Bread

Prep: 15 min. + rising BAKE: 20 min. + cooling

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
4 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup Sourdough Starter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoon salt

CORNSTARCH WASH:
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water

1. In a large mixing howl, dissolve yeast in warm water.

Add the flour, Sourdough Starter, oil, sugar and salt; mix well.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 20-30 times (dough will be slightly sticky).

Place in a greased bowl, turning, once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half.

Roll 1st half portion into a 12-in.X8-in. rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch ends to seal. Place seam side down on two greased baking sheets; tuck ends under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Divided 2nd half in halves again and continue shaping into smaller loaves, cover and let rise until double.

3 With a sharp knife, make four shallow diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth.

Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Brush some over loaves. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Brush loaves with the remaining Cornstarch wash. I only use the cornstarch wash on the bigger loaf (see how shiny it look below). Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

I made Cheesy Stuffed Garlic French Bread with the bigger loaves, I'm going to make sandwiches with the two smaller loaves. The Cheesy Garlic French Loaf was DELICIOUS!!! REPEAT!