3. Punch down dough to expel excess air. Divide dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into long tapered loaves.

There's nothing like fresh loaves of thick, crusty country French bread and crackling baquettes ... then press and mold it into a large oval-shape loaf (~11"x6") with the seam underneath. Line a ...

If you're looking to stay on theme, classic boule bread works perfectly with the soup. Meaning "ball" in French, the round-shaped bread has a crunchy exterior that houses a crumb with large air ...