Chuck William's Country French Bread (Bread Machine)

• 1 1/2 lb loaf lb
• water↗1 1⁄4 cups
• bread flour↗2 1⁄4 cups
• whole wheat flour↗3⁄4 cup
• gluten2 teaspoons
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• fast rising yeast (or 2 1/4 t. bread machine yeast)↗1 3⁄4 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place all the ingredients in the pan according to the order in the manufacturer's instructions.

2. 2

   Set crust on dark and program for the Basic or French Bread cycle; press Start.

3. 3

   When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a rack.

4. 4

   Let cool to room temperature before slicing.