Easiest and Best French Bread

• 1.5 (1/3 ounce) packages fast rise yeast
• 2 cups warm water (105-115 degrees)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg white, for egg wash
• 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Then mix salt,sugar and flour with the yeast.
3. Knead till smooth and elastic on floured board for 5 minutes.
4. Grease bowl and place dough in bowl and turn to coat.
5. Cover with saran.
6. Let rise 1 1/4 hours.
7. Remove ,pound down and shape into 2 loaves.
8. Place loaves in a pan coated with cornmeal.
9. Slash tops of loaves,brush with egg wash. Add toasted sesame seeds at this time.
10. Place in cold oven, turn to 400 degrees.
11. Bake 30-40 minutes or til DARK golden brown.

yeast, water, kosher salt, sugar, flour, egg, water, sesame seeds, cornmeal

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easiest-and-best-french-bread-446506 (may not work)