French Bread

2 1/2 c. water
2 T.  yeast
2 T.  sugar
1 T.  salt
3 T.  Oil
7 c. flour

Dissolve water, yeast and sugar. Sit for 5 min. Add remaining ingredients. Mix till moistened, knead let raise 20 min. or more.

Flour hands and form into 2 loaves. Grease pan and sprinkle with corn meal.

Stand 20 min.

Bake at 450 until golden brown, 25-35 min.

May add butter on top.

***shhhhh....I received this recipe from another great bread maker!