French Bread

 

• Dissolve 2 tbsp yeast in 1/2 cup warm water

Then Add:

• 2 cups hot water
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1/2 cup oil

Add 3 cups flour and blend well. Add yeast mix, then 2 more cups flour. Stir until well blended. Leave spoon in dough and let rise 10 min. Divide dough in half, roll out on floured surface until about 12x14. Roll our like a jelly roll. Put on greased cookie sheet side down. Cut diagonally across top, brush with egg white. Let rise 30 min. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30min. Add sesame seeds if desired.