Foolproof French Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   In large bowl, mix flour, salt and sugar together.

2. 2

   In small bowl, dissolve yeast in water.

3. 3

   Pour yeast mixture over other ingredients.

4. 4

   Stir and mix.

5. 5

   Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise 4 hours.

6. 6

   Punch down, but do not knead.

7. 7

   Place in greased soufflé dish.

8. 8

   Cover and let rise 1 hour.

9. 9

   Bake at 400 degrees F for 1 hour.

10. 10

    Bread may need to be covered during the last 15 minutes if it browns too quickly.

11. 11

    If you do not want a hard crust, brush loaf with butter after removing from oven.