French Bread

Ingredients:
1 package quick acting yeast
2 C lukewarm water
4 C Flour (sifted)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:
Dissolve yeast in 1 cup lukewarm water. Add flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl, then stir in the dissolved yeast. Add just enough of the second cup of water to hold the dough together (I used the whole cup). Mix until soft and rather sticky. Cover and set bowl in a warm spot. Let rise until double in size (30 mins to 1 hour). (I usually sprinkle it with flour so that it doesn't stick to your hands and the bowl, I also spray the bowl with pam or crisco so it doesn't stick. Adding four to the dough will make the bread more crispy though.

When dough is high and spongy, punch down. Divide into 2 parts and put each in a greased loaf pan. Cover and let rise (about 30 mins). Brush top with melted butter. Bake 45 minutes at 400 degrees.