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French Bread

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Prep Time 55 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups warm water
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 5-6 cups flour
  • 1 tsp cornmeal
  • 1 egg

Instructions
 

  • Prove the yeast (mix the water, sugar, and yeast together and wait for it to bubble to prove it is good)
  • Mix all ingredients except egg
  • Let the dough rest 10 minutes then stir
  • Split dough in 2
  • Roll each part in to a rectangle and then roll with the seam down place on a baking sheet
  • Cut 3 slits across the top
  • Cover and let it rise for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375
  • Mix the egg into a wash and brush onto the bread
  • Bake 30 minutes