French Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water; add milk, oil, salt and sugar. Stir until sugar and salt is dissolved.
2. 2
   Pour flour into large bowl; pour liquid into flour and work until dough becomes stiff. Knead by hand for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Put dough into greased bowl; grease top of dough.
4. 4
   Cover with towel and let rise until double in size. Remove from bowl and punch down.
5. 5
   Divide into 4 pieces and shape into long loaves.
6. 6
   Brush with egg white and 1 tablespoon water. Let rise again for 35 to 40 minutes.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 475°.
8. 8
   Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown.