Step 1

Mix warm water, yeast, sugar, and white vinegar in your mixer of choice and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the remaining ingredients and knead for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Place dough into oiled bowl and let it rise in the oven with a pot of boiling water.

Step 4

Let it rise until doubled and punch it down 2-5 times.

Step 5

Form into 2 large or 4 small French bread loaves and let it rise another 20 minutes covered in a clean towel.

Step 6

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.