French Bread

1 pkg dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup hot water
1 1/2 Tablespoon sugar
1/2 Tablespoon salt
2 1/2 Tablespoon oil
3 cups flour

Dissolve yeast in the 1/4 cup warm water.
Add sugar.
In a large bowl combine hot water, salt, oil, and 1/2 the flour.
Mix well.
Stir in dissolved yeast.
Stir in remaining flour.
Knead until smooth.
Let rise 5 minutes.
Knead again.
Repeat 4 times.
Shape into French loaf.
Place on baking sheet.
Let rise.
Bake at 400* for 20 minutes.