Harry'S French Bread #2 - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. oil
1 1/2 c. very warm water
1 1/4 Tbsp. salt
4 to 5 c. sifted flour

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water; add sugar and salt.
Put 1 cup flour in food processor.
Add yeast mixture and blend.
Add oil and flour, 1 cup at a time.
Process until ball is formed.
Remove to a floured counter and knead just until smooth.
Shape into 2 balls and let rise for 10 minutes.
Roll into a 9 x 12-inch rectangle, then roll up jelly roll style and put onto a baking sheet that has been greased and dusted with corn meal.
Make 4 or 5 diagonal cuts on top with sharp knife.
Cover with damp cloth and let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes. When done, brush with melted butter.
Makes 2 loaves.