Crispy French Bread

(This recipe comes from the kitchen of Cindy Powell.)
3 c warm water
2 TBS sugar
2 TBS melted butter
2 TBS yeast
1 TBS salt
7 c bread flour

Add 3 c flour to the other ingredients. Mix. Add 2 cups flour. Mix. Add last 2 cups flour. Knead 5-7 minutes. Let raise one hour. Cut dough in half. Roll out like you would cinnamon rolls. Roll up to a skinny loaf, seam side down. Let loaves raise 30+ minutes. Score the top with a sharp knife and eggwash the top. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes.