Cindy's PERFECT french bread

2 cups warm water
2 packets of yeast (4 1/2 tsp)
1 1/2 tsp salt
5 1/2 cups flour

1 egg white
THAT"S IT!!

In your mixer or bowl put your yeast and water in and stir it up. Let the yeast begin to foam (about 4 minutes) and then add the salt. Slowly add flour until the full 5 1/2 cups are in and a nice dough forms. Break dough in half and make two long and thin loaves. Score the loaves with a knive. Cover with a greased piece of saran wrap and let rise for about an hour. Uncover and preheat oven to 375. Gently wisk egg white and brush over both of the loaves, saving some for later. Bake the loaves for 20 minutes and then brush again with egg white. Bake for 10 more minutes and wha-la! PERFECT French Bread!

Go ahead and make it whole wheat substituting half the white flour for whole wheat flour!