Step 1

Beat the egg whites for 2-3 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

Add egg whites and water to the bread machine pan.

Step 3

Add the flour, creating an "island" for the dry ingredients on top of the liquid layer.

Step 4

Make a well in the flour and place the sugar, salt, and yeast in the well.

Step 5

Shut the lid and turn the bread machine on. Set it to basic white cycle, medium crust.

Step 6

Allow the bread machine to cycle.

Step 7

Once baking is complete, remove the bread from the loaf pan and allow it to cool on a cooling rack. French bread is best served fresh, still slightly warm.