Submitted by Jack P.
Fabulous French Bread Recipe: Makes 2 loaves
Ingredients
- 2 packages dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 cups hot water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 5 tablespoons oil
- 6 cups flour
- 1 egg white
- sesame seeds
Method
In a small bowl pour in a 1/2 cup of warm water and a little sugar. Sprinkle yeast and allow to dissolve. In a large bowl combine 2 cups hot water, sugar, salt, oil and about half the flour; beat well. Add dissolved yeast. Stir in remaining flour. Mix very well. Allow the batter to sit for 15 minutes. Stir vigorously. Now allow to rest for 15 minutes again. Repeat another 3 more times. Pour out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead a few times till the dough is lightly coated with flour. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 9x12 rectangle. Roll loosely like a jellyroll. Seal edges. Place dough seam side down, on a large cookie sheet. Slash the top of the loaves three times. Brush with egg white and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 400 for 35 minutes.