1
In a mixer bowl, combine 2 cups flour with very warm water, sugar and salt.
2
Using a dough hook attachment, keep adding flour up to 6 cups to make a dough that no longer sticks to the bowl.
3
Turn out on floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic
4
Let rise in warm place in a bowl, covered with a damp towel, for 45 minutes
5
Punch dough down, divide in half, and shape into loaves (or put in loaf pan) on parchment paper on a sheet pan.
6
Cover with a wet towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
7
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
8
Beat one egg white with 1 tbsp water and brush on loaves.
9
Make a few cuts across the tops of the loaves
10
Bake for 20 minutes, brush with egg mixture again, bake for another 15 - 20 minutes