Easy French Bread
Carolyn Scott
Directions
In a large mixing bowl:
- 3 cups flour
- 3 Tbs sugar
- 2 Tbs yeast (2 pkgs)
- 1 Tbs salt
- 2-1/2 cups HOT tap water
Mix together and stir well. Add:
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil, stir well.
Add: 3 cups more flour (DO NOT STIR) Cover and stir every 10 minutes for 50 minutes (5 times).
The 5th time, pour out on floured board, knead and divide in two. Roll out as for cinnamon rolls (jelly roll). Roll up. Place on a greased cookie sheet, both rolls side by side. Cut slits in the top. Let raise for 1/2 hour.
Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.