French Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Cool boiling water and butter until lukewarm.
2. 2
   Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water with sugar added.
3. 3
   Combine yeast mixture with water mixture.
4. 4
   Pour liquid mixture in large mixing bowl and stir in 3 cups flour and salt gradually.
5. 5
   Then add 1 1/2 cups flour by hand and knead 1 minute.
6. 6
   Put in a greased bowl with lid and let rise 1 1/2 hours or until doubled; divide in two parts and form loaves long and thin.
7. 7
   Place on cookie sheet and let rise 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Before baking, beat 1 egg white and 1 teaspoon cold water and glaze bread loaves.
9. 9
   Seeds may be added on top of loaves.
10. 10
    Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped with knife.