Bread Machine French Bread

Bread Machine French Bread
From Laura Brooks 11/06

1 1/4 cup warm water

2 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt

3 1/2 cups bread flour (I use 1/2 whole wheat)

1 1/2 tsp yeast

1 Tablespoon corn meal

glaze: 1 egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon water

1. Place first five ingredients in breadmachine in order given.

2. Select dough setting. When cycle is complete; turn out onto lightly floured surface.

3. Divide dough in half.

4.Roll each half into a 10x18 inch rectangle.

5. Roll up jelly roll style,pinch seam to seal.

6. On a greased baking sheet,sprinkle corn meal.

7. Place loaves seam side down.

8. gently make 3-4 diagonial slashes on loaf tops.

9.Cover and let rise until double.(1 hour)

10. Gently brush egg/water mixture over loaves

11. Bake at 375 20-25 minutes.