Whole Wheat French Bread

2 1/4 c. hot water
3 T oil
1/4 c. honey or raw sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 T. instant yeast
4 -6 cups whole wheat flour

In a mixing bowl, combine the hot water, oil, honey and salt. Add 2 cups of flour. Then add yeast and remaining flour. Let rest 15 mins. then knead for only a few seconds. Repeat this 2 more times. Put dough on floured board and knead until smooth. Divide into two parts, then roll each part into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle.
Roll dough diagonally (roll tightly). Place on baking sheet that has been sprinkled with seeds or corn meal. Brush with a beaten egg or water, sprinkle with seeds or cornmeal and slash the top of the loaves diagonally.
Let rise until double. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, then turn oven down to 350 degrees and bake 35 minutes more.

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