FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE LOAF

By LIZABETH

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 * 1 1/2 cups cold water (yes, cold)
• 1 1/2 * 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 4 * 4 cups bread flour
• (if using all-purpose flour, substitute 3 tabl. flour with 3 tabl. vital gluten)
• 1 * 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 * 1 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast

Preparation

Step 1

Measure all ingredients into pan in order given.

Use French setting and medium or dark crust (depending on your preference and your machine).