I’m all about reusing things from the night before. This French bread I made last night for dinner and decided to use it for delicious cheese sandwiches for lunch today.  With my busy life style, three kids, a dog and husband, it’s hard to keep everybody satisfied and full so breadmaking is a large part of what I do. I enjoy making it because it’s easy for me and because it makes everyone happy! A full belly is a happy one. I alternate between whole wheat and white bread but French bread just tastes better with white flour, in my opinion.

Here is the recipe for French bread:

2 T. Yeast (I prefer Fleishmans)

2.5 c. Water or milk

2 t. Salt

2 T. Oil

6-7 cups flour

Let it rise for half an hour to 45 minutes. Then mold into loaves on large cookie sheet. (Makes 2 loaves). Bake at 400° for 30 minutes. If you have convection, 22 minutes.