Easy French Bread

7 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. warm water
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 2 pkg. (5 tsp.) yeast
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 c. oil
  • 2 to 3 tsp. salt to taste
  • 8 to 9 c. flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Add yeast and sugar to warm water, letting yeast set and bubble.
  2. 2
    Add 2 eggs and 1/4 cup oil, mixing well.
  3. 3
    Add flour until at the kneading stage.
  4. 4
    Knead until it feels spongy.
  5. 5
    Let rise until double.
  6. 6
    Divide in half and roll into long French loaves. Place on cookie sheet; let rise.
  7. 7
    Brush with butter and bake 30 to 35 minutes.
  8. 8
    Remove and butter top again.
  9. 9
    Cool on wire rack.

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