French Bread # 1

Title: French Bread # 1
Categories: Breads, Breadmaker
Servings: 1

-----------------------------FOR 1-1/2 LB. LOAF-----------------------------

1 pk Yeast
3 c Bread flour
2 tb Sugar
1 c Less
1 Tbsp. hot water
1 ts Salt
2 tb Butter (sweet gives the most-(authentic taste)
2 Stiffly beaten egg whites Whip the whites until stiff and set aside.

Place the first 6 ingredients in the pan, select "French" bread and push start. Once all ingredients are moist, dump in the egg whites.
NOTE: If you choose, lightly brush the top with a mixture of 1 Tbsp. water, dash salt and 1/4 tsp. cornstarch after the 2nd mixing is over, and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.