French Bread

Fast Write-up:

2 TB yeast

3 c. warm water

3 TB sugar

2 tsp. salt

6 TB vegetable oil (3/8 cup)

1 egg

8-11 c. flour

 

(can do 2 eggs total--yolks in the batter and whites for egg wash--adding 4 TB cold water to whites)

Knead. Let rise. Shape. Let rise. Bake at 375.

Baking times:
2 big loaves need about 25 min. For crispier crust, probably need to spray with water and bake the last few minutes on higher temp.