French Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Add salt, margarine and enough flour to make stiff dough.
3. 3
   Knead in enough additional flour until smooth dough.
4. 4
   Cover; let rise until double.
5. 5
   Punch down; let rise again.
6. 6
   Shape into 2 long rolls (jelly roll fashion, tuck ends under).
7. 7
   Place on greased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Let raise until double (watch this dough raises quickly).
9. 9
   Bake at 450° for 20 to 25 minutes.
10. 10
    After baking, brush with mixture of 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon water for shiny crust or brush with margarine for soft crust.