DIY Soft and Chewy French Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 Tbs instant yeast
• 1/2 Cup very warm water
• 1 1/2 Tbs sugar
• 2 Cup water
• 1 1/2 Tbs oil
• 2 1/4 tsp salt
• 6 Cup flour

Methods:

1. Combine the yeast, 1/2 C warm water, and sugar, and let proof for ten minutes.
2. Then add remaining 2 C water, oil, salt, and 3 C of flour. 
3. Mix until flour is incorporated, then add remaining 3 C flour gradually. 
4. Knead about five minutes, then turn out onto generously floured surface. 
5. Every ten minutes for the next hour knead two or three times. 
6. Form into 4 loaves. 
7. Brush with beaten egg white. 
8. Slash 3 diagonal lines into tops. 
9. Raise until double or 30 minutes. 
10. Bake at 425 for 10 minutes, then at 375 for 20 minutes.

References from: It's Always Autumn