My favorite French Bread

I love making this bread, my friend Julie gave me this recipe years ago.
This is definitely a keeper.

2 Tablespoons of yeast

3 Tablespoons of sugar

2 1/2 cups warm water

Let yeast rise

Add and mix until blended

1/4 cup vegetable oil

3 cups flour

1 Tablespoon salt

Add 3-4 more cups of flour until smooth and elastic

Let rise until doubled. Punch down and form into 2 loaves. Make slits across the top about 1 inch apart and brush with beaten egg. Let rise again until nice and big. Bake on stoneware at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.