Italian Bread (Bread Machine)

Directions

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.