Great Baguette

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the yeast, sugar, 13 cup warm water in a bowl and set aside.
2. 2
   Mix the flours, salt, in a bowl, add the yeast mix, and then the water.
3. 3
   Mix the dough until smooth, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Let rise covered with a damp cloth for one hour.
5. 5
   Punch down, and divide into two or four loaves, then slice tops about 2 inch across, 1/4 inch deep.
6. 6
   Place in cold oven set to 350F (180C) F for one hour.
7. 7
   For crustier bread, place a pan of water on the bottom of the stove for first 30 minutes, then remove.
8. 8
   Also, you can brush the loaves with a mixture of egg-white and 1/2 cup water after 50 minutes.