Serves: 5
Total Calories: 1,093
Yield: 2 Large Rounds

2 tablespoons (2 packets) active dry yeast
2 cups lukewarm water
2 1/2 cups lukewarm coffee (brewed or instant)
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons salt
10-11 cups whole wheat flour
1-2 tablespoon cornmeal for the baking sheet

1. Place the yeast, water, coffee, cornmeal, salt, and 9 cups of flour in a dishpan or large bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to leave the sides of the bowl. Let rest for 10 minutes.

2. Sprinkle 1 cup of flour over the dough and on your hands and begin to knead directly in the bowl (or on a floured board), adding more flour as necessary. Knead for 10 minutes, or until the dough is fairly smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball.

3. Spread a little oil on the bottom and sides of the bowl. Add the ball of dough, then turn it over, oiled side up. Cover the bowl with a clean dishtowel that has been wrung out in cold water, and set in a warm spot for about an hour, or until the dough doubles in bulk. Punch down the risen dough, form into a ball, and let rise a second time for 40 minutes, or until doubled in bulk. Sprinkle cornmeal on a large baking sheet and set aside.

4. Punch down the risen dough and form into a ball. Cut in half, then shape each half into a round loaf. Place the loaves on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with cold water, and let rise for 20 minutes.

5. Brush the tops with cold water again, cut a 1/2-inch-deep large cross on top of each loaf and place in a preheated 375°F oven. Bake for about 1 hour, or until the loaves are dark brown and hollow-sounding when rapped on the bottom with your knuckle. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

TIP
Begin kneading very sticky dough with your fist (instead of your palm), taking care to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl often. Continue kneading this way until the dough begins to take shape. A sprinkle of flour on the dough and on your hands is also helpful.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 1,093
Calories from Fat: 3

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