Quick French Bread

In a bowl combine:

2 Cups of hot water from the tap
1 Tbs sugar
2 packages of quick rising yeast
1 tsp salt
5 Cups of flour, a little at a time

Knead, adding up to another cup of flour until the dough is smooth, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Shape into a couple of french bread loaves and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet as far apart as possible.

With a sharp knife make half-inch deep diagonal slashes on the top of the bread.

Let it rise for about 10 minutes.

Brush the top with water (Use the back of a tablespoon if you don't have a brush).

Bake at 400 for 50 minutes to an hour.

Thump the top of the loaf with your finger. If it is done it will sound hollow. If not, bake it for a few more minutes.

Let cool slightly, then slice and serve with real butter.

Enjoy!