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["BASIC:", "In small bowl, dissolve yeast in wter.", "In large bowl, mix 3 1/2 cups flour and salt.", "Using rubber spatula add yeast mixture, stirring just until smooth (dough will be sticky). DO NOT knead.", "Cover with plastic wrap; let rise at room temperature 1 hour.", "Punch down dough.", "Turn onto a lightly floured surface.", "Pat into a 9"" square.", "Fold dough into thirds, forming a 3"" square.", "Turn dough over; place in a greased bowl.", "Cover with plastic wrap; let rise at room temperature until almost doubled, about 1 hour.", "Punch down dough and repeat folding process. Return dough to bowl; refrigerate, covered, overnight.", "Line Bottom of a disposable foil rosting pan with parchment paper.", "Dust with cornmeal.", "Turn dough onta floured surface.", "Knead gently 8 times; shape into a 6"" round lof.", "Place in prepared pan; dust top with remaining 1 Tablespoon of flour.", "Cover pan with plastic wrap; let rise at room temperature until dough expands in size to a 7 1/2: loaf, bout 1 1/4 hours.", "Preheat oven to 500. Using a sharp knife, make a slash (1/4"" deep) across top of loaf.", "Cover pan tightly with foil.", "Bake on lowest oven rack for 25 minutes.", "Reduce oven setting to 450.", "Remove foil; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until deep golden brown.", "Remove loaf to a wire rack to cool.", "CHEDDAR CHEESE Variation:", "Prepare bread dough as directed.", "Before kneading dough in Step 4, sprinkle with 4 ounces diced sharp cheedar cheese.", "CRANBERRY n ORANGE Variation:", "Prepare bread dough as directed.", "Before Kneading dough in Step 4 sprinkle with 1 cup dried cranberries and 4 teaspoons grated orange peel."]
