Ingredients

• 1.33 cups warm water , 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
• 1.5 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 , .25 ounce
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place 1 1/3 cups warm water, olive oil, flour, brown sugar, salt, and yeast into a bread machine in the order listed, or follow the order recommended by your manufacturer if different. Run the Dough cycle, about 90 minutes.
3. 3 Sprinkle cornmeal onto a cutting board. Punch down dough, turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and form into two loaves.
4. 4 Place loaves, seam-side down, onto the cutting board; cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
5. 5 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
6. 6 Beat egg and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl; brush over risen loaves.
7. 7 Use a sharp knife to quickly cut one long slash down the center of each loaf.
8. 8 Gently shake the cutting board to make sure the loaves are not sticking; use a spatula or pastry knife to loosen them if necessary. Slide loaves onto a baking sheet with a quick but careful motion.
9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 30 to 35 minutes.

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