Homemade French Style Bread

minutes until you obtain a smooth, elastic, and homogeneous dough that doesn’t stick to your hands.

First rise: Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a floured or greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Shaping the loaves: Gently deflate the dough by pressing it with your fists. Divide the dough into equal portions (about 70-80 g each). Flatten each portion into a rectangle using your hands or a

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