Dayna's French Bread

French Bread

Servings 12

Prep Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes

Dayna Larsen's version

2 1/2 cups very warm water

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons yeast

2 tablespoons oil

1 tablespoon salt

6 cups flour

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Mix together the warm water, sugar and yeast. Let proof for several minutes. Add the oil, salt and three cups flour. Mix until moist; scrape down sides, then mix on high for 2-3 minutes. Add the remaining 3 cups of flour. Beat together. Let raise for 10 minutes. Punch down. Do this five times for a total of 50 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll into a 9 x 12-inch rectangle. Roll up, jelly roll style, from the long side. Pinch bottom seam and tuck ends under. Repeat with remaining dough. Place both loaves on a greased cookie shoot. Let raise 30 mimutes. Cut 4 slits in the top. Beat 1 egg and brush over both loaves. Bake at 400 degrees for 22 minutes.

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