Quick French Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in the warm water and set aside.
2. 2
   Combine the hot water, sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups flour; mix well with large spoon.
3. 3
   Add yeast and mix well.
4. 4
   Add remaining 3 cups flour; mix well.
5. 5
   Let dough rise 10 minutes; stir down and let rise 10 minutes again.
6. 6
   Do this 5 times (50 minutes total).
7. 7
   Turn dough onto floured board.
8. 8
   Knead only until can be handled.
9. 9
   Divide in half and roll each to 9 x 12-inch rectangle.
10. 10
    Roll up as if for cinnamon rolls.
11. 11
    Place seam down on cookie sheet; sprinkle lightly with corn meal.
12. 12
    Let rise 30 minutes.
13. 13
    Bake at 400° for 30 minutes.