Easy Homemade French Bread

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   1. Combine the warm water and the dry active yeast. Set aside.

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   2. In a large bowl, combine the hot water, oil, sugar, salt and half of the flour. Stir with a wooden spoon.

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   3. Add yeast mixture and stir.

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   4. Add the remaining flour and stir. Leave spoon in the dough.

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   5. Let rest for 10 minutes.

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   6. Stir and let rest for 10 minutes again.

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   7. Repeat rest and stir process three more times (for a total of five times).

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   8. Divide dough in half.

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   9. Turn out one half on a floured surface. Press out to a rectangle. Roll up (like making cinnamon rolls) and place on a greased baking sheet. Repeat with the other half.

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    10. Let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

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    11. With a sharp knife, make 3 diagonal slashes across each loaf. Brush with egg white.

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    12. Bake in a 400-degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove from the baking sheet to a cooling rack.

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    13. Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.