French Bread

We got this one from Christene Johnson a few years ago. Fun recipe.

2 packages or 2 Tbsp. yeast
5 Tbsp. cooking oil
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 cup warm water
2 cups hot water
6 cups unsifted flour

--Dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine hot water, sugar, salt, oil and HALF the flour. Beat well, still in yeast and ad remaining flour. Rest 10 minutes then mix for 20 seconds. Repeat this 5-6 times. Turn out on floured board and divide dough in half. Use a rolling pin to shape into a rectangle and roll (like a jelly roll). Tuck the ends under and pat into dough. Place on large oiled cookie sheet. Slash top several times diagonally and let raise for 30 minutes. Bake @ 400 degrees for 25 -30 minutes.