French Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine all ingredients well, knead dough until is elastic.
2. 2
   Let rise, punch down, let rise again.
3. 3
   Punch down and form in a long loaf.
4. 4
   Roll gently back and forth to length and taper ends.
5. 5
   Place on greased or floured cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with corn meal (or other herbs or cheeses), make slashes crosswise at 2 inch intervals.
7. 7
   Brush with cold water.
8. 8
   Let rise.
9. 9
   Brush again with water.
10. 10
    Sprinkle sesame seeds (or other herbs or cheeses) and bake at 375 F for 30 minutes.