Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 loaves
Ingredients
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Add sugar and yeast to the warm water and let proof.
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Stir in 4 cups flour and beat until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
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Beat in salt and then add enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Knead until soft and smooth. Turn in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
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Once doubled, punch down and divide into three. Place back in the bowl, cover, and let rise again.
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Once doubled, punch down and form into three fat "footballs." Grease heavy cookie sheets and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place the bread on the sheets, cover with a towel, and let rise.
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Mist loaves with water and place in the preheated oven.
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Bake until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 25 to 30 minutes. Mist loaves with water and turn occasionally while they bake.
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Cook’s Note
When it comes time to let the dough rise, I put it in the oven with the light on for a perfect rising temperature.
Based on review feedback, we have edited this recipe to include a bake time of 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
90
Calories
0g
Fat
19g
Carbs
3g
Protein
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