Easiest French Bread Ever

1. 1

   Combine and stir warm water, yeast, and sugar until dissolved. Set aside.

2. 2

   Combine boiling water, shortening, salt, and sugar until shortening is melted. Cool to lukewarm and combine with yeast mixture.

3. 3

   Add flour, stirring, until dough no longer sticks to side of the bowl. *6 1/2 cups is what I usually use, but you may need to use more or less. Whatever it takes until it's right.

4. 4

   Let rise until double. Punch down and let rise until double again.

5. 5

   Divide dough in half and roll up each half like a jelly roll. Place on greased cookie sheet. Make about 5 slashes across the top of each loaf about 1/4 inch deep. Let rise until double.

6. 6

   Beat together 1 egg and 2 tbsp. of milk slightly. Brush of tops of loaves. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

7. 7

   *It's ok if the dough is still a little bit sticky. Bread is better with not quite enough flour than it is with too much.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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