French Bread

Ingredients:
3 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 T honey
1 1/4 cups warm water
1 1/2 T yeast

Preparing the bread:
In an standing mixer fitted with a dough hook, add the flour, salt and honey. Whip until combined.

Add the yeast and the water to a small bowl and allow it to sit for 15 minutes. Add the yeast water to the flour mixture and beat until well mixed. Put the mixing bowl in a warm place, cover and let rise until doubled in size. Punch the dough down and divide it into 6 equal parts. Form into 6 (6-inch) loaves, cover and allow them to double in size.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange the loaves on a baking sheet and bake until light brown.

Makes 4 to 6 6-inch loaves