French bread

Makes 2 baguettes

1/2 c. warm water (105-115 degrees)
1 1/2 T. yeast
1 t. sugar

Stir to combine then cover and set aside until yeast becomes foamy. About 5 min.

1 c. wheat flour
2 1/4 c. all purpose flour
2 t. salt
1 t. sugar

Mix well and then add yeast mixture to flour mixture. Gradually add 1 c. water until dough forms a smooth ball that is not sticky to handle. Adjust water and flour accordingly to make a smooth elastic dough. place on floured surface and knead briefly until smooth.

Cut dough in half and shape into loaves. Grease pan or cookie sheet and place loaves on pan. Score the loves crosswise down the loaf. Cover with dish towel and let rise until double in size.

Preheat oven to 450, place shallow pan with water on bottom of oven. When bread has finished rising, place bread in oven and bake for 15 minutes.

Cut dough in half