Name: Cuban Water Bread
Yield: 24
Ingredients: Active dry yeast - 2 ¼ teaspoons; Warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) - 2 cups; White sugar - 1 tablespoon; Salt - 1 tablespoon; All-purpose flour - 8 cups; Cornmeal - 1 tablespoon; Sesame seeds (Optional) - 1 tablespoon; Cold water - 2 tablespoons

Ingredients for - Cuban Water Bread

1. Active dry yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons

2. Warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 cups

3. White sugar 1 tablespoon

4. Salt 1 tablespoon

5. All-purpose flour 8 cups

6. Cornmeal 1 tablespoon

7. Sesame seeds (Optional) 1 tablespoon

8. Cold water 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Cuban Water Bread

1 . Stage

In a large bowl dissolve the yeast in the warm water or potato water. Add sugar and salt and mix well. Stir in 7 cups of the flour.

2 . Stage

On a well-floured surface, knead dough for 7 minutes, incorporating in the last cup of flour. Place dough in a greased bowl. Let rise until doubled.

3 . Stage

Using a lightly floured board, form dough into 2 long or round loaves. Sprinkle cornmeal on greased baking sheet; place loaves on top. Slash top with a sharp knife. Cover, and let rise until almost doubled.

4 . Stage

Brush top of loaves with cold water. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Place in a cold oven.

5 . Stage

Turn oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake for 45 minutes, or until nicely browned. Brush twice during baking time with cold water.