DAILY RECIPE NOV 15TH: FRENCH BREAD( BREAD MACHINE)

French Bread (bread machine)

1 pkg Dry yeast (regular)
2 cups Bread flour
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Shortening
1 cup Warm water

Assemble the machine and pour the yeast into the inner pot along the edge, then add all of the remaining ingredients, carefully adding the water last.

Select MED on the indicator, close the top and press start.

When the bread is done, let cool and slice, serve as desired.

Variations: You can add 1/4 c minced onion, or garlic, or Italian seasoning, or any combination of these to the pot when the electronic timer beeps 10 times to create your own flavored bread.