SOURDOUGH FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• In a Kitchen Aide mixing bowl dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5-8 minutes.
• Add sourdough starter, olive oil, salt, garlic powder and cheese.
• With the paddle of the mixer, mix until well combined.
• Change to the dough hook.
• Add 4 cups of flour and knead for 7-8 minutes. (Add additional flour as needed).
• Coat a large bowl with olive oil.
• Turn the dough into the bowl and turn to coat.
• Cover and let sit until doubled in size (about an hour).
• Turn dough out onto a floured surface.
• Cut dough in half and roll out into an oval shape about 9X12.
• Beginning at the bottom edge, roll up and pinch seam
• Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal.
• Place the loaves on the sheet, seam side down.
• Make shallow slashes on top of the loaves with a sharp knif or razor blade.
• Cover and let rise until about double (about 30-40 minutes).
• Heat oven to 375.
• Place bread in the oven and spray the sides of the oven and the bread with water.
• Repeat this every 5 minutes for the first 15 minutes.
• Continue baking for another 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove and cool on wire racks.