World Recipe French Bread

Ingredients

 * 1 pkg. dry yeast
 * 1 cup warm water (105°-115°F)
 * 1 cup boiling water
 * 1 Tbsp. shortening
 * 1 egg white
 * 2 tsp. salt
 * 1 Tbsp. sugar
 * 6 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Directions

 * 1) Mix the yeast in warm water.
 * 2) Let stand 5 minutes and stir.
 * 3) Pour the boiling water over the shortening, salt, and sugar and mix well.
 * 4) Add 3/4 cup of cold water and cool to lukewarm (about 105°-115°F).
 * 5) Add the yeast.
 * 6) Gradually mix in enough flour to form a stiff dough.
 * 7) Turn out on a floured board and knead until smooth and shiny.
 * 8) Put in a greased bowl and turn to grease the top.
 * 9) Cover and let rise 1 1/2 hours until the dough doubles.
 * 10) Shape the dough into two oblong loaves, about 14 inches long.
 * 11) Put them on a greased cookie sheet and let rise 1 hour.
 * 12) Brush loaves with the beaten egg whites.
 * 13) With a knife make three slashes on each loaf.
 * 14) Bake at 425°F for 30 minutes,then reduce the heat to 350°F and bake 20 minutes.
 * 15) Makes 2 loaves.

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