Homemade French Bread

Step 1

Dissolve the yeast in ½ cup warm water.

Step 2

In a separate mixer bowl, combine hot water, granulated sugar, table salt, oil & 3 cups of the flour, stir.

Step 3

Using the paddle attachment for the mixer, slowly fold in the proofed yeast into the flour mixture.

Step 4

Add the remaining 3 cups of flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Step 5

Once all of the flour is added, allow resting for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Using a dough cutter, portion the dough into 3 pieces.

Step 7

On a well-floured surface, roll each dough ball into approx. 9×12 rectangle.

Step 8

Then roll that rectangle, starting on the long end like a jelly or cinnamon roll (the long way).

Step 9

Place the dough on a parchment lined baking pan, seam side down.

Step 10

Score the bread across the top 3 or 4 times.

Step 11

Combine egg with a splash of water in a small bowl & whisk well.

Step 12

Brush the tops of the loaves with the egg wash.

Step 13

Let dough rise uncovered for 30 minutes in a warm place.

Step 14

Bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes at 375 or until golden brown.