7 c. flour, unsifted (divided)
8 tsp. sugar
3 tsp. salt
2 pkgs. active dry yeast
4 tbsp. soft butter
2 1/2 c. lukewarm water (from tap)
Cornmeal
butter, melted

Mix 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, yeast (dissolved in water) and soft butter together. Add flour gradually until mixer lags. Add remaining flour by hand until soft dough is formed. Cover bowl lightly and let rise 45 minutes. Stir down dough and turn onto floured surface. Shape into oblong loaves about 15 inches long; taper ends. Sprinkle cornmeal on pan. Place loaves on cornmeal and let rise 40 minutes. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 25 minutes. Brush with melted butter and bake another 10 to 15 minutes. Makes 2 loaves.