Fabulous French Bread

This recipe belive it or not was submitted by two people. Stephanie Cooper, and Shiree Nixon. It was a family tradition in our house to make this french bread with onions and cheese. It is YUMMY!

FABULOUS FRENCH BREAD

Mix and let stand for 10 min.
2 1/2 cups warm water
2 Tbsp. yeast
2 Tbsp. sugar

Add to yeast mixture:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp. salt
3 cups flour

After Mixing add an additional 3 cups (not all the flour will be incorporated). Let dough stand for 10 minutes, and punch down and stir down the dough. Repeat this 5 times. Turn out dough onto greased board or lightly floured surface.

Divide into thirds. Roll each piece into a rectangle and finger roll the dough starting at the longest side until rolled up.Place seam side down in center of large cookie sheet. (All 3 loaves will fit on one large sheet). Slash diagonally three times and brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional). Let rise 30 min. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 min. or until golden brown. Cool slightly.

Same recipe can be used for pizza dough, pretzels, braided bread, soup bowls, etc.

To make supper yummy before you roll each rectangle brush with butter and fill with your favorite toppings. Our family favorite is filled with diced onion and cheese. Great side to any pasta dish! Other toppings could be green peppers and onions.