"Diane's No Fail French Bread has a chewy texture, without being too dense. This easy to make French Bread recipe makes two HUGE loaves!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons dry yeast (I prefer SAF brand)
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1/2 cup warm water
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2 cups hot water
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3 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon (yes tablespoon!) sea or Kosher salt
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5 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
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6 cups All Purpose flour (divided ( I often use 2 cups of bread flour)*)
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1 egg *optional (beaten- for glazing bread)