Italian Bread (Bread Machine)

1. 1

   Add into bread machine container, warmed water, olive oil, sugar, yeast. Let yeast foam a bit.

2. 2

   Dump in flour (start with 2 1/2 cups); add salt on top of flour.

3. 3

   Turn on bread machine to dough setting. Watch for the first bit and add flour as needed to get a good dough. (elastic and not sticky).

4. 4

   Get cookie sheet ready by lightly oiling with olive oil and sprinkle on cornmeal.

5. 5

   Form dough into loaf and set on cookie sheet with tea towel to cover until doubled in size.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 375*F.

7. 7

   Cut slits diagonally in loaf with sharp knife. Brush with egg white.

8. 8

   Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and when you knock the bottom of bread it sounds hollow.

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