1 1/2Tbsp.or 2 packets1/4 oz./7 g each dry active yeast
1/2cupwarm water
1/2tsp.granulated sugar
2cupshot water
3Tbsp.granulated sugar
1Tbsp.salt
1/2cupoil
5– 6 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Dissolve yeast, warm water, and 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar in a small bowl.
In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine hot water, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, salt, and oil. Add 3 cups of flour to the mixture in the large bowl/mixer and mix well. Stir in yeast mixture.
Add 2 – 3 cups more flour and mix until well blended. (At this point your dough will still be quite sticky). Leave in bowl and let rise for 1 hour, mixing a few strokes a couple of times during the hour.
Divide dough into 2 (or 3 if you want smaller loaves) pieces. Roll out each piece on a floured surface into the length desired then roll up length wise like a jelly roll.
Put on a greased cookie sheet, sealed side down, and tuck the ends under. Slash the top diagonally across the top every couple of inches with a sharp knife. Brush with egg white. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Let loaves rise 30 more minutes.