Dough |
1. | Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer bowl. |
2. | Add salt, oil, and flour. |
3. | Attach bowl dough hook to mixer, |
4. | Mix and knead with dough hook for about 5 minutes |
5. | Dough will be sticky. |
6. | Put dough in large greased bowl, turning to coat. |
7. | Cover and let rise in warm place, free from draft, about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk. |
Make Loaves |
1. | Punch dough down and divide in half. |
2. | Roll each half into 12" x 15" rectangle. |
3. | Roll dough tightly, from longest side, tapering ends, if needed/wanted. |
4. | Put loaves on greased baking sheets that have been dusted with cornmeal. |
5. | Cover and let rise in warm place, free from draft, about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk. |
6. | With sharp knife, make 4 diagonal cuts on top of each loaf. |
7. | Bake at 450F for 25 minutes, then remove from oven. |
Optional |
1. | Beat egg white and water together and brush each loaf with this mix. |
2. | Return to the oven and bake 5 minutes longer. |
3. | Immediately remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks. |