Fresh French Bread
3 ½ C. all-purpose Flour
2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Instant Yeast
Scant 1 ½ C. Warm Water
1 T. Olive Oil
Combine flour, salt, and yeast in food processor; process 5 seconds. Slowly pour in water as machine is running. Process another 30 seconds until dough forms a shaggy ball. Transfer to large bowl; cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise 3 hours. Divide into 3 balls; let rise, covered, another 30 minutes. Sprinkle some flour on counter; flatten each ball into a 8 x 10 rectangle and fold short ends to middle, sealing seam. Spread towel on counter and lay loaves on towel, seam side down. Allow to rise another 1-2 hours. Preheat oven to 450. Score each loaf down the center with a sharp knife. Brush with olive oil and bake on lightly floured baking sheet for 25-35 minutes, until crust is golden brown.