southern crusty fat free bread

How To Make southern crusty fat free bread

• 1

  Dissolve yeast in two cups lukewarm water in large mixing bowl.
• 2

  Add salt and sugar and mix well. With wooden spoon, beat in enough flour, 1 cup at a time, to form a smooth ball that clears side of bowl. Cover, and set in warm place free from drafts, for one and a half hours, or until doubled in bulk.
• 3

  Stir down, then turn out on lightly floured board. Knead a few turns, then cut in half. Shape each half in a loaf, about 12 inches long. Put on baking sheet, well sprinkled with cornmeal.
• 4

  Let rise 5 minutes, then slash tops in 4 places with sharp knife. Brush with water and put in cold oven with pan of boiling water on bottom rack.
• 5

  Turn oven control to 400 degrees F, and bake 40 minutes, or until crusty and lightly browned. Best served hot.
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