French Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix water, yeast and sugar in electric mixer at low speed. Add some flour to dough before adding salt.
2. 2
   Gradually add flour until sides of mixer are clean.
3. 3
   Add a little oil! The dough should be stiff.
4. 4
   Mix for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Let dough rise.
6. 6
   Make loaves.
7. 7
   Line pans with cornmeal.
8. 8
   Let rise.
9. 9
   Make diagonal slits across loaves halfway through rising.
10. 10
    Bake at 375° until light brown.
11. 11
    Makes 3 or 4 loaves.