Recipe Fabulous French Loaves (Bread)

Required Ingredients:

• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
• 2 cups water
• 6 cups bread flour
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Preparing/Cooking:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
• Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with 2 cups water, 3 cups flour, salt, sugar and vegetable oil; stir well to combine.
• Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
• When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
• Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil.
• Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• Divide dough half.
• Roll each half into a 9 x 12 rectangle and roll up jelly roll style, starting at long edge.
• Seal edges and place seam side down on a large baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal.
• Use a sharp knife to slash each loaf diagonally 3 times.
• Brush with beaten egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Cover and allow to rise 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

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