French Bread

I have made this twice now. The outside is crunchy and the inside so soft! It makes two loaves.

1 Tbsp Yeast
1 Tbsp Sugar
2 tsp Salt
2 1/2 C Warm Water
5-6 C Flour

In a large mixing bowl (My kitchen Aid) combine yeast, sugar, salt, and warm water. Make sure the water isn't too hot. Mix and let it sit for about 15 minutes for the yeast to activate. Gradually add the flour. You want the dough to be soft, but not sticky. Form the dough into a ball and let it rise in a big bowl. Cover it with a towel. Let the dough rise until it doubles. Punch it down and let it rise again.
Grease a cookie sheet. Then cut the dough in half and form two oblong shapes. Put on the cookie sheet and cover with a towel. Let them rise for 30-40 minutes. Cut slits on the top of the loaves with a knife or scissors. (You can do an white egg wash I never do) Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes. Make sure the bottom is slightly brown. The top will be light brown and hard. I rub butter on it when I pull it out.