French Bread

French bread
Zona Keyes

Combine till foamy:

1/2 c very hot tap water
1 t sugar
2 T yeast

Set aside.

Mix in large bowl:

3 T sugar
1 T salt (Yes, That's right- TABLESPOON)
5 T vegetable oil
3 c flour

When yeast is ready add 2 c hot water to above mixture.

Stir with wooden spoon. Mixture will be lumpy.

Add yeast solution to above mixture, stir.

Add 3 c flour one at a time. Stir well.

Cover with towel. Set timer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes stir 15 times. Reset timer for 10 minutes and stir again 15 times. (Do this proceedure a total of 5 times.)

Divide in half. Roll each half into a rectangle using Pam to keep it from sticking rather than flour. Roll up and tack ends under. Place on sprayed cookie sheet. Cut three slits in top.

Brush each loaf with egg white and let rise for 30 minutes.

Bake at 375* F for 22 minutes.