Tony's French Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons instant yeast
• 2 1/2 cups hot water
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• 1 take 1/2 the flour and the other dry ingredients and add water. beat on 2nd speed of a stand mixer for 4 minutes. gradually add more flour until dough forms a ball and is not sticking to the bottom. knead for 5 minutes then remove from the bowl. let rest 5 minutes then split in two. let rest again then form into french bread or baguettes. let proof on a sheetpan not covered for approximently 20 minutes then bake in a hot oven with water for approximently 20 minutes. the oven temp should be around 450 deg f.