French Bread From Chef In Training

Ingredients ( yields two loafs)
7 cups flour divided
3 cups warm water
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 packages yeast Instructions
Mix 3 and 1/2 cups flour with all ingredients. Let sit one hour.
Add remaining 3 and 1/2 cups flour (one at a time) and knead till dough forms a ball (dough sticky).
Cover with a damp cloth for 30 minutes.
Divide and shape into 2 oblong loaves (long and narrow). Place on greased cookie sheet. Slit top with scissors 1/2 down diagonally.
Paint top with slightly beaten egg whites. Let sit for 8-10 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees F for about 30 minutes