French Bread

Yield: about 20 slices/loaf

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 Tablespoon salt
• 1/3 cup oil
• 2 1/2 cups water — very warm
• 2 cups flour
• 3 Tablespoons yeast
• 6 cups flour

1. Combine sugar, salt, oil, water, flour and yeast in order.
2. Slowly begin adding the remaining 6 cups of flour, you may need less.
3. Dough should begin to form a ball and scrape the sides of the bowl, not stick to it.
4. Let rise until double. (I’ve varied this from 20 minutes, to the recommended 1 hour with good results!)
5. Form into 2 big loaves. Flatten dough into a rectangle, roll it up and lay it on the pan, seam side down. Cut slits in the top every 2-3 inches.
6. Place loaves on a big cookie sheet.
7. Cover and let rise for 20-30 minutes.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
9. Rub top with butter, if desired.

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