French Bread

Combine in plastic bowl 1 1/2 c warm water, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp oil or shortening. Sprinkle 1 pkg. dry yeast on top (2 1/4 tsp) Dissolve and stir in 4 cups sifted flour with wooden spoo. Cover raise 10 min stir, repaeat 6 times. 60 min total. Roll dough on floured board 1/2" thick. Roll one side up to teh other side to form long loaf as for cinnamon rolls. Split top 3 or 4 times with sharp knife. Brush with egg white. Sprinkle with seasame seeds. Raise 30 min. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 min or until Golden Brown.