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Here is a very simple, very good recipe for French bread; I've used it a 1000 times & it's never failed, even with questionably-dated yeast.

Good & Simple French Bread

Makes one 1 1/2 lb. loaf

• 1 c. + 2 T. lukewarm water
• 1 t. lemon juice, fresh or bottled
• 1 1/2 T. olive oil
• 1 1/2 T. sugar
• 1 t. salt
• 3 1/2 c. flour
• 2 t. yeast

Bake on French Bread cycle. Can be baked on Instant Cycle by increasing yeast to 2 1/2 t. For an even tastier loaf, add a teaspoon of basil, oregano, marjoram, leaf sage, or tarragon.