•  In the base of a mixing bowl, add water, sugar, and yeast. Mix Lightly.
• Let sit for about 10 minutes until foamy.
•  Add 2 cups of flour. Add salt and oil, mix using a paddle mixer.
• Continue to add about 1 cup at of flour at a time until the dough is smooth and not sticky.
• Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl. Turn the dough until it is lightly covered in oil.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap or a bread towel, and let sit until it doubles in size (about an hour)
• Preheat over to 385 Degrees
• Remove dough and place on a floured surface
• Divide in half and form 2 long loafs
• Place on 2 baking sheets either oiled or lined with parchment paper
•  Cut about 3-4 diagonal slits in the top of eachloaf
•  Brush tops with egg whites
•  Let sit for about 30 minutes
• Place in oven and cook for 16-20 minutes until tops are golden brown – if you tap the top is should sound hollow.
•  Enjoy!

Hints

• Place a pan with a few ice cubes on the bottom oven rack when placing bread into the oven if you would like a crispier crust.
• Brush with olive oil or butter when it comes out of the over (Optional)