Ingredients
24 servings
- •2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- •2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- •1 tablespoon white sugar
- •1 tablespoon salt
- •8 cups all-purpose flour
- •1 tablespoon cornmeal
- •1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- •2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a large bowl dissolve the yeast in the warm water or potato water. Add sugar and salt and mix well. Stir in 7 cups of the flour.
- On a well-floured surface, knead dough for 7 minutes, incorporating in the last cup of flour. Place dough in a greased bowl. Let rise until doubled.
- Using a lightly floured board, form dough into 2 long or round loaves. Sprinkle cornmeal on greased baking sheet; place loaves on top. Slash top with a sharp knife. Cover, and let rise until almost doubled.
- Brush top of loaves with cold water. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Place in a cold oven.
- Turn oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake for 45 minutes, or until nicely browned. Brush twice during baking time with cold water.
Nutritional Facts
Per 24 servings
- Calories: 158
- Carbohydrate: 33g
- Fat: 1g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Sugar: 1g