French Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in water.
2. 2
   Combine all other ingredients (flour last) and knead thoroughly.
3. 3
   (Really punch it out.)
4. 4
   Punch down every 10 minutes for 1 hour.
5. 5
   Divide in half and let rise 10 minutes to 1 hour.
6. 6
   Roll into jelly roll.
7. 7
   Use rolling pin to roll out.
8. 8
   Then roll like jelly roll.
9. 9
   Let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours on a well-greased cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Bake 30 minutes at 400°.
11. 11
    Brush with butter immediately from oven.