Aunt Lisa's Easy French Bread

 EASY French Bread  My Sister Lisa's Recipe

This is an easy recipe. It doesn't require kneading & is done in about 1 1/2 hrs, including baking. Yum!

2 T. yeast

2 1/2 c. warm water

In large mixer bowl, add yeast to water & let it dissolve without stirring.

2 T. sugar

1 T. salt

2 T. oil

6 c. flour

sesame seeds, optional

Add sugar, salt & oil. Mix in flour & stir every 10 minutes for 1 hr. Knead on floured surface 3 or 4 times, just so it isn't sticky. Divide dough in half. Roll out & then shape into loaves & place on greased cookie sheet. Brush the tops with milk, then slit the tops. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Makes 2 loaves.

variations-

This works even if you don’t let it rise and mix down for the full hour.

I usually do not put the milk on the top, or the sesame seeds.  I usually add some whole wheat flour , a cup or so. It still works! If you want a softer bread and less cruchy crust add 1-2 T. more oil. 

This is a heavier bread, moist inside a little crusty, and makes an excellent French toast the next morning too!
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