Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer. (You can make this bread by hand too, it will just take some muscle). Let stand about 5 minutes until foamy.

Mix in the oil, salt, and flour using a dough hook. Once all the flour is mixed in, knead at a medium speed for 5 minutes (10 minutes by hand). Cover dough with a dish towel and set in a warm place.

Over the next hour, knead the dough about 3 times approximately every 10 minutes. It doesn't have to be exactly every 10 minutes, just make sure to have kneaded the dough at least 4 times over the next hour.

After that hour let the dough rise until doubled. This will take about 30 minutes.

Dump dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough in half.

Roll the first half out into a rectangle about 10 inches by 7 inches. Roll up lengthwise and pinch the seams shut. Place on a french bread pan or a regular baking sheet that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Repeat with other half of dough.

Cover the french bread loaves and set in a warm place to rise until doubled. When the dough is rising preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Using a sharp serrated knife, slash the tops of the doubled loaves making 3 or 4 diagonal cuts.

Place the bread in the preheated oven. Just before closing the oven door throw a ½ cup of water into the bottom of your oven and shut the door quickly.

Bake the french bread 20 to 25 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Cool at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving.