French Bread

Ingredients for 1 1/2 pound loaf:

1 cup water

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

3 cups flour

2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions for bread machine:

Place all ingredients into bread pan select dough setting and start. When machine stops shape dough into long baguette of 6 french rolls. Dust top with a little flour; rub it in. Place loaf on a cookie sheet dusted with cornmeal. Slash the tops of the rolls or baguette about 1/2 inch deep. Cover and let rise in warm area for 30 to 45 minutes until doubled.

Place a pan of hot water on the bottom rack in oven. (this is for a crisp crust) Preheat oven to 450 and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.