French Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix 2 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast; add margarine. Gradually add water and beat about 2 minutes.
2. 2
   Add 1 cup flour; beat.
3. 3
   Stir in enough flour to make stiff dough; knead a few times.
4. 4
   Divide into 4 equal pieces.
5. 5
   Roll each piece into a 15-inch long loaf.
6. 6
   Place on greased baking sheet sprinkled with corn meal.
7. 7
   Brush with peanut oil.
8. 8
   Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm.
9. 9
   Remove from baking sheet and wrap each loaf with plastic wrap; may keep frozen up to 6 weeks.
10. 10
    Remove from freezer; place on ungreased baking sheets, corn meal side down. Let stand, covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature, about 1 1/2 hours.
11. 11
    Let rise until double, about 1 1/2 hours more.
12. 12
    Gently brush with combined egg white and cold water and sprinkle with sesame seed.
13. 13
    Bake at 450° for 20 minutes.