Bread Machine French Bread Loaf

Steps

1. 1To bread machine basket add warm water, sugar, salt, oil, 2 cups of flour and yeast
2. 2Turn the bread machine on the dough setting, but keep the lid open and watch until the dough forms a ball. It will be sticky. Continue adding flour until the dough no longer sticks to the side and forms a nice ball. Once the dough forms into a ball, close the lid and let the machine continue on the dough setting.
3. 3When the dough cycle is complete, punch down the dough and turn out on to a lightly floured surface. Divide into 4. Roll each into long rectangles, then roll the rectangles up starting on the long edge to form a snake. Place in a greased loaf pan, and allow them to proof for another 45 mins, or until they are about doubled in size.
4. 4Preheat oven to 375F. Once oven is heated throw a few ice cubes in the bottom, then bake the loaves at 375F for 20-25 minutes.