Easy French Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, mix 5 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
2. 2
   Stir in oil and water.
3. 3
   Turn onto lightly flour surface and knead for 6-8 minute adding flour as required to form a nice elastic dough.
4. 4
   Let rest for 10 minute.
5. 5
   Divide into 3 and roll into 14 inch long (approx.)
6. 6
   rectangles.
7. 7
   Roll each up jelly-roll fashion style, pinching long edges closed.
8. 8
   Turn ends under and let rise on greased baking sheets for 1 hour.
9. 9
   Put a bowl of hot water on bottom rack of oven and preheat to 400F.
10. 10
    Bake 15 minute.
11. 11
    Take bowl of water out, turn oven down to 350 F and continue baking for another 20 to 25 minute.
12. 12
    Cool on racks.