THE bread.

Combine 2 1/2 C. warm water

2T Yeast

1/2 C. sugar.

Let sit until bubbly.

Add 2 C. flour and 2 t. salt, and mix (will be soupy, I use a whisk for this part)

Add an additional 4 C. flour slowly (now I use the bread hook on my kitchenaid).

Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, and let rise for 1 hr 20 mins.

Knead briefly to get the air bubbles out and divide into 2 loaves.

Hand roll, score tops, and transfer to a greased cookie sheet (I put both on one sheet), brush with egg whites.

Bake at 350 for 30 mins.