Basic Country Loaf
| Yield: | 24 Servings |
| Categories: | Breads |
| SPONGE | ||
| 1 | pk | (0.25-oz) active dry yeast |
| 1 1/2 | c | Warm water (105 to 110) |
| 2 | c | Unbleached all-purpose flour |
| DOUGH | ||
| 3/4 | c | Coarsely ground whole wheat flour |
| 1 | c | Warm water (105 to 110) |
| 1 | tb | Coarse salt |
| 6 1/2 | c | All-purpose flour; about |
| 1 | Egg white; lightly beaten | |
| Sesame seeds; poppy seeds, cracked wheat or flour; for topping (optional) |
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