“You Cannot Ruin” French Bread

Instructions

1. Dissolve the yeast int he 1/2 cup warm water
2. In a seperate large bowl, combine the 2 cups hot water, sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups of flour
3. Add the yeast/water mixture to the hot water-flour mixture. Mix well
4. Add the remaining 3 cups of flour, mixing well after each addition
5. After all the flour is added and mixed in, let sit in the bowl for 10 minutes
6. The dough will start to rise a bit. If mixing by nad, stir down with a large spoon. If mixing in a machine, turn machine on for a few seconds until the dough is deflated
7. Repeat this 5 times every 10 minutes until you get to 6o minutes
8. Divide the dough in half. Roll each half in a rectangle on a floured surface.
9. ROll the dough up like a jelly roll (the long way). Place the dough on a greased baking pan with the same side down. Both loaves can fit on one pan.
10. Score the bread across the top 3 or 4 times then brush with the beaten egg.
11. Let rise for 20-30 minutes
12. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes in the lower part of your oven. Once golden brown, remoce and cool for 5 minutes on the pan.

• Recipe Type : Breads