French Sesame Bread

• 6 plus c. flour
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 2 pkg. yeast
• 2 1/2 c. very warm water
• 1 egg white
• 1 Tbsp. cold water
• 1 Tbsp. sesame seed

1. Combine 2 1/2 cups flour, salt and undissolved yeast.
2. Add warm water to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl.
3. Add 1 cup flour and beat 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
4. Knead 4 to 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place in greased bowl, turn to grease top.
6. Cover and let rise until doubled (1 to 1 1/2 hours).
7. Punch down dough; divide into 3 balls.
8. Place on greased baking sheets which have been sprinkled with corn meal.
9. Make several gashes on top of each loaf.
10. Cover; let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
11. Bake at 450u0b0 for 20 minutes.

flour, salt, yeast, very warm water, egg, cold water, sesame seed

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=346155 (may not work)