French Bread 1
Ingredients
2 T yeast
2 T honey or sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 c. hot water
3 c. flour +
Preparation
Combine the above ingredients. Add 3 c. flour, mix well. Continue to add more flour until dough clears the sides of the bowl (can be 2-4 c. more). Knead for 6 min. Remove dough from bowl and shape into 2 long skinny loaves, placing on cookie sheet which has been sprayed and dusted with cornmeal. Let raise up to 20 min. Cut diagonal slits on top. Coat w/ egg white.
Bake at 375º for 25-30 min.