Italian Bread

Directions

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   1. Add sugar and yeast to the warm water and let proof.
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   2. Stir in 4 cups of flour and beat until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15 mins.
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   3. Beat in the salt and then add enough flour to make a stiff dough. Knead until as soft as a bambino's behind. Turn in a greased bowl, cover, and let double in size. (Put in oven with light on)
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   4. Once doubled, punch down and divide into three. Place back in bowl, cover and let rise.
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   5. Once doubled again, punch down and form into three fat footballs. Grease heavy cookie sheets an sprinkle with corn meal. Place the bread on the sheets, cover with a towel and let rise.
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   6. Once risen, mist with water and place in a preheated 450 F oven. Mist loaves with water and turn occasionally while they bake. Bread is done when golden brown and sounds hollo when tapped on the bottom