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

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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.