Homemade French Bread

==Ingredients==
* 2 packages dry yeast 
* 2 c. boiling water
* 1/2 c. warm water 	
* 7 1/2-.8 c. flour
* 2 Tbs. Sugar
* 1 egg, beaten
* 2 tsp. salt 		
* 2 Tbs. milk
* 2 Tbs. shortening 	
* poppy or sesame seeds		
== Directions ==
# Dissolve yeast in warm water. 
# Combine Sugar, shortening, salt, and water together and let cool to lukewarm. 
# Add in yeast mixture. 
# Stir in flour.
# Knead 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic 
# Place in greased bowl, turning once. 
# Let rise until doubled. Punch down and let rest 15 minutes. Divide dough in half. 
# On floured surface, roll each half to a 12"x15" rectangle. Roll up, starting at 15" edge. 
# Place loaves on greased cookie sheets and make 4 or 5 slashes diagonally across tops. 
# Let rise until double.
# Mix egg and milk and brush on top of bread. 
# Sprinkle on poppy or sesame seeds, if desired. 
# Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes.
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