DIANE’S NO FAIL FRENCH BREAD

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons dry yeast I prefer SAF brand
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 cups hot water
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon (yes tablespoon!) sea or Kosher salt
• 5 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
• 6 cups All Purpose flour divided ( I often use 2 cups of bread flour)*
• 1 egg *optional beaten- for glazing bread

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
2. In a separate large bowl combine hot water, sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups of the flour. Stir well.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the hot water-flour mixture. Mix together with large wooden spoon or paddle attachment.

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