Homemade Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Put 1 cup of the warm water in a large mixing bowl, then sprinkle the yeast over it.
2. 2
   Stir to dissolve the yeast, then add remaining 1 cup water.
3. 3
   Add the sugar and oil and blend.
4. 4
   Add the salt and 4 cups of the flour and mix well.
5. 5
   Cover with a damp towel and set aside in a warm, draft free place until doubled, about 1 hour.
6. 6
   Sprinkle 1 cup of the remaining flour over the risen dough, then invert it onto a lightly floured surface.
7. 7
   Knead until soft and elastic.
8. 8
   Return it to the bowl, cover with damp cloth and let it rise until it doubles in size again, about 1 hour.
9. 9
   Sprinkle a work surface with the remaining 1 tablespoon flour and the cornmeal.
10. 10
    Turn the dough out onto the prepared surface.
11. 11
    Divide the dough into 2 long loaves or smaller bun sized rolls.
12. 12
    Place them on lightly oiled baking sheet.
13. 13
    Cover with plastic wrap and put in a warm draft free place for 30 minutes.
14. 14
    Bake in preheated 400F oven until lightly golden, about 20 minutes.
15. 15
    Remove from the oven and brush lightly with melted butter.