Rustic White Bread

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
Shape the bread into a free-form round instead of a traditional loaf.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
* 1 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
* 3 cups bread flour, divided
* 1 teaspoon salt
* Cooking spray
* 1 teaspoon cornmeal
* 1 teaspoon water
* 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
== Directions ==
# Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water in a large bowl, and let stand 5 minutes.
# Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
# Add 2 3/4 cups flour and salt to yeast mixture; stir until a soft dough forms.
# Turn dough out onto a floured surface.
# Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).
# Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
# Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in size. (Gently press 2 fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.)
# Punch dough down.
# Cover and let rest 5 minutes.
# Shape dough into a 6-inch round; place on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
# Lightly coat surface of dough with cooking spray.
# Cover and let rise 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
# Preheat oven to 450°.
# Uncover dough.
# Combine 1 teaspoon water and egg white, stirring with a whisk; brush over dough.
# Make 3 (4-inch) cuts 1/4 inch deep across top of dough using a sharp knife.
# Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until bread is browned on bottom and sounds hollow when tapped.
# Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.
Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 1 slice)
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