Failproof French Bread (Bread Machine)

This turned out so good. It's quick and easy!! And unlike so many recipes this one actually taste like french bread. I love how easy it is. I put it in the bread machine, then roll, to the over, and bam! I have french bread! Thank you Marie

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast or 2.25 tsp
• 1 1/4 cups warm water

Directions

• Place ingredients in bread machine according to manufacturers directions.
• Start machine on dough setting.
• When dough cycle is complete, remove dough with floured hands and cut in half on floured surface.
• Take each half of dough and roll to make a loaf about 12 inches long in the shape of French bread.
• Place on greased baking sheet and cover with a towel.
• Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 450°.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, turning pan around once halfway during baking.
• Remove baked loaves to wire racks to cool.