Sesame Bread

Makes: 6 servings.

2 pounds water,

room temperature

2 ½ ounces yeast

1 ¼ pounds flour

12 pounds semolina flour

1 pound durum wheat

½ pound cornmeal, divided

1 ½ ounces salt

¼ pound sesame seeds

Combine water and yeast. Add flours and about 2/3 of cornmeal. Place salt on top of dry ingredients. Mix about 10 to 12 minutes on medium-low speed. Remove from bowl; proof on canvas at cool temperature until doubled in size. Punch down. Scale into 6 parts; allow to rest 10 minutes. Shape into classic French loaves; roll in sesame seeds and reserved cornmeal. Proof until doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Score bread with sharp knife entire length of loaf. Bake for 45 minutes. Cool and serve.