INGREDIENTS
2 cups
(16 oz, ml) warm water (about 100°F)
1
packet (2 1/4 teaspoons, 7g) instant yeast
5 cups
(25 oz, 700g) bread flour, divided
2 tbsp
(1.5 oz, 42g) barley malt syrup (see note)
1 tbsp
table salt
1/4 cup
(2 oz, 56g) granulated sugar
2 tsp
baking soda
1
egg white, whisked lightly
Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, caraway seeds or kosher/coarse sea salt for topping (optional)