First you want to start by warming up your water. I add it to a cup and put in microwave for 30 second intervals. You want to heat it to 105-110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once water is warm, add in your teaspoon of granulated sugar, and yeast. Gently stir and let sit 5-10 minutes. It will look foamy.

In another bowl add in yur salt, 2 cups warm water, and mix in 2 cups of flour.

Now stir in yeast mixer and begin adding a cup of flour at a time. You might not use it all. You want he dough to be soft, and not overly sticky when you touch. It will form a ball when you stir, clumping all together.

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surgace, and form a ball. Cover with plastic wrap or a towel and let the bread dough rest 10 minutes.

Then you will begin to knead the dough on a floured sturface. This can take around 5-10 minutes. You want the dough to be soft, smooth, and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, and cover with a towel. Let the dough rise 1 1/2 hours.

After the dough as risen, punch down the dough. Then make two balls. Roll each ball into a rectangle 15x12". Now roll the dough tightly, beginning at one end. Taper off the ends.

With a sharp knife add slashes on top of the bread every 2-3 inches. Aim for 1/4 " deep.

Now brush both loaves with the egg whites and tablespoon water. Whisk together then brush.

Cover with a damp towel, and allow the bread to rise 1 1/2 hours. Do not let the dough loaves touch.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake for 20 minuts then remove bread loaves. Brush again with egg whites, and back another 20 minutes.

Remove from oven when the French bread loaves are fully cooled. Place on cooling rack to cool. Then slice and serve.