French Bread

2 1/2 C Warm water
2 T Sugar
2 T Dry yeast
1 Egg Beaten
1 T salt
2 T oil
6 C Flour
Sesame seeds or poppy seeds

Directions:
In a large bowl combine water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for about 5 minutes or until foamy. Stir in salt, oil, and 3 cups of the flour. Stir vigorously. Add remaining 3 cups of flour and mix well. Let stand 10 minutes. Stir down. Repeat this process 5 times, which will take one hour. Place dough onto a floured board. Knead only enough to coat dough with flour so it can be handled; divide dough in half. Roll into two rectangles. Roll up from long side. Moisten seam and pinch to seal. Place on greased cookie sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise. Glaze with beaten egg and sprinkle with seeds. Cut 3 diagonal gashed in top of each loaf and bake @ 375 for 25 minutes.