FRENCH BREAD RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 cups hot water
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 5 tbsp vegetable oil
• 6 cups flour divided
• 1 egg beaten - for glazing bread

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Dissolve your yeast in ½ cup warm water.
2. In a separate bowl combine hot water, sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups of the flour. and stir.
3. With the paddle attachment mix the yeast mixture and the hot water-flour mixture together.
4. Add the remaining 3 cups of flour, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Once all of the flour is added, let sit for 10 minutes.
5. Separate your dough into 3 pieces. On a floured surface roll each piece into a 9x12 rectangle. Roll it up like a jelly roll (long way).
6. Place the dough on a greased baking pan, seam side down. Score the bread across the top 3 or 4 times, and brush with your beaten egg. Let dough rise uncovered for 30 minutes in a warm place.
7. Bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes at 375 or until golden brown.

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