1. Attach the dough hook to heavy duty stand mixer. 2. In a small cup or bowl mix 1 teaspoon sugar into 1 cup warm water until combined. 3. Stir in 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast and mix gently. 4. Cover the cup and allow to proof until foamy (about 8 minutes, if the yeast does not foam discard and make again). 5. Place 5-1/2 cups flour in the stainless steel mixing bowl along with the salt, sugar and 5 tablespoons oil. 6. After the yeast has proofed add to the bowl along with remaining 1 cup warm water. 7. Start kneading process adding in more flour a tablespoon at a time as needed to create a soft smooth semi-sticky dough (kneading should take about 8 minutes). 8. Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface; cover with a clean tea towel and let rest for 3 minutes (this is important, allow to sit for 3 minutes). 9. Oil a large deep bowl. 10. Gather up the dough and gently knead into a ball (the dough will come together easily after resting). 11. Place the dough into the bowl, then cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for about 1 hour or until doubled. 12. Punch down the dough and remove to a lightly floured surface. 13. Divide the dough evenly in half. 14. Cover both pieces of dough and allow to rest for 5 minutes (this will make shaping the dough easier). 15. Roll each dough into about a 9 x 12-inch rectangle, then roll up jelly-roll fashion starting at long edge. 16. Seal edges and seam of each loaf. 17. Grease a large jelly-roll pan then sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons cornmeal. 18. Place the two long shaped loaves onto the pan seam-side down spacing apart. 19. Using a razor blade or a small sharp knife slash each loaf 3 times diagonally. 20. In a small cup whisk an egg white then brush over each loaf. 21. Sprinkle the tops with about 2 teaspoons seasme seeds for each loaf. 22. Cover with a clean tea towel and allow to rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes. 23. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 24. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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