INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup
warm water
2 1/4 tsp
active dry yeast ((one packet))
1 tbsp
white sugar
1 tbsp
vegetable oil ((I use canola))
1 1/4 tsp
salt
1
large egg
2 cups
flour
4 qt
water
1/2 cup
baking soda
1/2 cup
dark brown sugar
Corn meal for dusting the baking sheet
Kosher or coarse salt for dusting
2 tbsp
melted butter or margarine ((optional - if using butter, bread is no longer parve))
1
large egg yolk
1 tbsp
cold water
1/4 tsp
white sugar
1/4 tsp
salt