Missus Fanny Farmer’s French style Bread receipt

2 + 2/3 tsp yeast (1 pkg)

2  ½ cups warm water

1 Tblsp salt

6 ½ - 7 ½ flour

2 Tblsp cornmeal ( for tins)

Dissolve yeast in warm water . add salt & 5 cups of flour. Add flour as needed, then knead for 5 minutes til elastic. Let rise. Punch down once doubled. Divide & shape into tins which have been greased & sprinkled with Cornmeal. Let rise. Bake  at 450 degrees for 15 minutes, then bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Mist with water every 15 minutes for crusty bread (makes steam)