Serves: 5
Total Calories: 370
Yield: 1 Large Round

1 tablespoon (1 packet) active dry yeast
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
1 cup mashed potato at room temperature
4 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 1/2 cups rye flour
2-3 cups white unbleached flour
1 egg white plus 1 tablespoon cold water
1-2 tablespoon cornmeal for pan

1. Place the yeast, water, potatoes, molasses, salt, and caraway seeds in a dishpan or large bowl and stir with a wooden spoon. Add the rye flour and beat with the spoon until well blended.

2. Add 2 cups of white flour (and as much more as is necessary to make a soft dough). Squeeze the mixture with your hands until the flour disappears. If it is too wet to pick up, add a little more flour. As soon as you can handle the dough, sprinkle it and your hands with a bit more flour and begin to knead directly in the bowl (or on a floured board), adding more flour as necessary (the dough will be soft and sticky). Knead for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the dough feels fairly smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball.

3. Spread a little oil on the bottom and sides of the bowl. Add the ball of dough, then turn it over, oiled side up. Cover and set in a warm spot for about an hour, or until the dough doubles in bulk. Thoroughly grease (with oil or butter) a 12-inch round cake pan or casserole dish, sprinkle the bottom and sides with cornmeal and set aside.

4. Punch down the risen dough, knead for 2 to 3 minutes, and form into a round loaf. Place in the prepared pan, cover, and let rise about 30 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.

5. Cut a 1/2-inch deep cross on top of the risen loaf. In a small bowl, beat together the egg white and cold water; using a pastry brush or your fingers, brush some on each loaf. Place in a preheated 375°F oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the loaf is dark brown and hollow sounding when rapped on the bottom with your knuckle. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

FYI
A round loaf of bread is also know as a "boule"-the French word for "ball".

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 370
Calories from Fat: 6

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