1 1/4 c. warm water
1 pkg. yeast
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. soft shortening
1 tbsp. sugar
3 1/2 c. flour

Sprinkle yeast on water. Stir until dissolved. Add salt, shortening and sugar. Stir in flour; turn dough out on floured board. Knead 8- 10 minutes until dough is springy and elastic and doesn't stick to board. Place in greased bowl; cover and let rise 40 minutes. Punch down and let rise again 30 minutes.

Form into 2 loaves. Place on greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with corn meal; brush with cornstarch glaze and let rise 1 1/2 hours. Brush again with glaze and make cuts in top. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Brush again and bake 30 minutes.