Italian Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl combine 2 cups of flour, yeast and salt.
2. 2
   Add 2 cups water.
3. 3
   Beat with electric mixer on low for 30 seconds.
4. 4
   Beat on High 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir in as much remaining flour as you can. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough (8 to 10 minutes).
6. 6
   Place in greased bowl.
7. 7
   Cover, let rise in warm place until double (1 to 1 1/2 hours).
8. 8
   Punch down.
9. 9
   Divide in half. Cover; let rise 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Grease baking sheet (cookie pan). Roll into long loaves.
11. 11
    Brush with egg whites and water.
12. 12
    Bake at 375° for 20 minutes.
13. 13
    Brush with whites and put onion powder and cornmeal on top of loaves.
14. 14
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.