Description
Make the popular Jimmy Johns Bread at home with our recipe. Crispy outside, soft inside – just like the famous French bread you love.
Ingredients
- Water: 1 1/2 cups
- Dry yeast: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- All-purpose flour: 4 1/2 cups
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Vegetable oil: 1/4 cup
- Cornmeal: 1/2 cup (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast, and sugar. Let it stand for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add 3 cups of flour, salt, and vegetable oil to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the remaining 1 1/2 cups of flour, kneading on a floured surface until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough, divide it into two equal parts, and shape each into a long, thin loaf. Place the loaves on a baking sheet greased and dusted with cornmeal. Let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly dust the loaves with flour and make diagonal slashes on the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- For the dough to rise well, it needs a warm environment. If your kitchen is cold, consider placing the dough in an oven with the light on (but the oven turned off) or near a warm spot.
- The cornmeal helps prevent the bread from sticking and gives the bottom a nice texture. However, if you don’t have cornmeal, you can also use parchment paper.
- Every oven is different. It’s a good idea to start checking the bread a few minutes before the recommended baking time to ensure it doesn’t overbake.
- For a different flavor, consider adding herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dough. You can also sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 212Kcal
- Sugar: 1.1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Carbohydrates: 33.2g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Protein: 4.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg