-Yellow cornmeal
1 Envelope active dry yeast
2 1/4 c Warm water (105-115
-degrees)
4 c Bread flour
2 c Dark rye flour
1 tb Caraway seed
1 tb Salt
1 tb Molasses
1 tb Vegetable oil
EGG WASH
1 egg 1/4 C. milk Pinch of salt
Lightly grease baking sheet & sprinkle liberally with cornmeal.
Dissolve yeast in water & let proof 10 minutes. Combine remaining
ingredients except Egg Wash in large bowl. Add yeast & mix
thoroughly. Transfer dough to generously floured board & knead 8-10
minutes, or until no longer sticky. Place dough in greased mixing
bowl & turn to coat entire surface. Cover & let rise in warm place
until doubled, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Punch dough down. Form into 3
loaves about 10″ long & 3″ across. Let rise on baking sheet 15-20
minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place large shallow pan half
filled with water on lower rack. Combine ingredients for Egg Wash &
brush on loaves. Bake 20 minutes, then brush again with Wash &
continue baking 10 minutes, or until loaves are golden brown & sound
hollow when tapped.
from 5/80
Yields
3 Servings