Favorite French Bread

Steps

1. Mix water, sugar, salt, and oil together in a large tupperware bowl.
2. Sprinkle yeast over the top and stir with a wooden spoon until dissolved.
3. Add 4 cups flour (about) and stir until smooth and bread dough texture.
4. Cover with plastic lid and let sit 10 minutes.
5. Dip spoon in flour and stir. Repeat 5 more times (1 hour total).
6. Roll dough out 1/2 inch thick, roll up into long load and place on greased cookie sheet.
7. Slit top crosswise with a sharp knife 2 or 3 times. Brush top with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
8. Let raise for 30 minutes. Bake at 375° for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
9. You can also use this recipe for hard rolls.