Prep Time::25 mins
Cook Time::35 mins
Additional Time:: 1 hr 45 mins
Total Time:: 2 hrs 45 mins
Servings::30
Yield::2 large loaves
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon cornmeal
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Grease a large baking sheet and sprinkle with cornmeal. Set aside.
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Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir in 2 cups warm water; beat with the dough hook attachment until blended. Continue adding remaining flour, a little at a time, until incorporated.
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Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Shape into a ball, place in a greased bowl, and turn once.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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Punch dough down and divide in half.
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Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
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Roll each half into a large rectangle. Roll up, starting from a long side. Moisten edge with water and seal. Taper ends.
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Place loaves, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
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Lightly beat egg white with 1 tablespoon water and brush over loaves.
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Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until nearly doubled, 35 to 40 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Use a sharp knife to make 3 or 4 diagonal cuts, about 1/4-inch deep, across top of each loaf.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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Brush loaves with egg white mixture.
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Continue baking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 190 degrees F (88 degrees C) or loaves sound hollow when tapped, 15 to 20 minutes more. If necessary, cover loosely with foil to prevent over-browning.
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Remove loaves from the baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.
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