French Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix boiling water, butter and sugar together.
2. 2
   Let cool. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
3. 3
   Mix all ingredients together and stir in 6 or 6 1/2 cups flour.
4. 4
   May be lumpy.
5. 5
   Stir every 10 minutes 5 times.
6. 6
   Divide dough in half; roll like jelly roll. Pinch together.
7. 7
   Cut 3 small slashes on top.
8. 8
   Let rise for about an hour.
9. 9
   Sprinkle cornmeal in greased pans and bake at 425° for 25 minutes.