Family Favorite French Bread

• 2 pkg. active dry yeast
• 2 1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
• 7 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 c. cornmeal
• 1 egg white
• 1 Tbsp. cold water

1. Dissolve yeast in water in mixer bowl.
2. Add salt, butter and flour.
3. Using a dough hook mix until well blended, about 2 minutes. Mix on medium speed 2 minutes longer.
4. Turn out on floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
5. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top.
6. Cover; let rise in a warm, draft free spot about 1 hour.
7. Punch down and divide in half.
8. Roll each half into a 12 x 15-inch rectangle.
9. Roll up dough tightly, tapering ends.
10. Place loaves on greased baking sheet on top of cornmeal.
11. Cover; let rise 1 hour.
12. Make 4 cuts across loaves and bake at 450u0b0 for 25 minutes.
13. Beat egg white with water, brush on loaves and bake 5 minutes longer.
14. Cool on wire racks.

active dry yeast, warm water, salt, butter, allpurpose, cornmeal, egg, cold water

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=894786 (may not work)