French Bread

Dissolve yeast in water. Stir in salt, oil and half of flour. Gradually add remaining flour, mixing well. Knead 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl and let rise until double (1/2-1 hour) Punch down and let rise again until double. Punch down and divide into 1-4 pieces. Roll into an oblong shape and then roll up and pinch to seal to form long thin loaves. Place on greased cookie sheet. Slash top of dough with knife 3-5 times diagonally down each loaf. Brush with water and let raise till double again (about 1 hour). Bake at 375F for 30 minutes. Use within one day or double wrap and freeze.