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The French Bread

By Sam Nemati • Sourdough Bread • Cuisine?
4.57 Prep: 20m Cook: 15m
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups sourdough starter
  • 10 tablespoons water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
  • 2 teaspoons cornmeal
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon milk
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025