4 c. all-purpose or bread flour
1 1/2 c. lukewarm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
2 1/2 tsp. salt

Dissolve yeast in water. Stir in salt. Pour into flour. Mix well. Dough becomes like one large ball. (I use a food processor for this kneading.) Let dough rise in a covered bowl for 3 hours. Punch it down. Shape in a ball again. Let it rise 3 more hours. Punch down. Knead briefly.

Shape into 3 long loaves. Cut diagonal slits in top of each loaf. Let rise again about 1 hour. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. (Brush with milk before baking for nice color.) Bake on greased sheet, sprinkled with cornmeal.