Master Recipe by Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a day

-Put water in a large mixing bowl (6 quart) (colder water just takes longer for the initial raise) -Add yeast and salt and let dissolve (about 5 minutes) and then stir to totally mix -Mix in the flour - kneading is not necessary Should only take a few minutes and just ensure there are no dry patches -Cover with a lid or a tea towel (If a lid, crack the lid so it is not airtight, and if a towel, make sure the rising dough won't touch the towel as it will stick) and let rise in a room temperature area for approximately 2 hours until it begins to collapse or starts to flatten on the top -Form the loaves in the desired shape -Preheat oven to 450 F, preferably with a baking stone I also use a pottery cloche and it gives the crust a very nice crisp -Cut slits in the top of the loaf -When loaves have risen to size, prepare an egg white wash with egg white and splash of water, and brush on the top. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired -Bake 25 to 35 minutes until golden brown (Remove the parchment paper after 15 minutes so the bottom will properly cook and brown -Let cool and serve