Easy Food Processor French Bread
- Take Two -
Herb & Asiago

MIX
1/2 cup warm water (105)
1 1/2 package dry yeast
1tsp sugar
use above for yeast mixture

BLEND
31/2 cups of flour
2tsp salt
1tsp sugar
4tbs dry basil
4tbs dry rosemary
1/4 cup grated asiago cheese
1 cup warm water

Grease Baguette Pan

Mix dry ingredients and add warm water and yeast mixture. Let processor run for 30 to 40 secs. If mixture is too dry or wet, add water of flour as needed until dough make a firm ball.

Transfer dough to lightly floured surface and knead for several turns. Divide dough in half and roll into two cylinders 8 to 10 inches long. Transfer to pan and let rise 45 minutes (about doubled in size).

After 30 min place racks in middle and lower quarter of oven. Place a low pan of water on lower rack and pre-heat to 450. Bake at 450 for 10 minutes, then lower heat to 400.

Bake until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped with a finger.