French Bread
Modified from West Bend
***Recommend bread machine use, but you could also cook this in the oven if you really wanted***
1 1/2 cup + 3 1/2 tbsp warm water
2 1/2 tbsp butter
5 cups bread flour
2 1/2 tbsp sugar
2 1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
Put into bread maker in order your manufacturer recommends (this is mine). Put on French setting. Makes a 2.5 lb loaf.