Bread Bowls

4 1/2 tsp. fast acting yeast
2 1/2 cups warm water
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
7 cups flour
1 tbsp. cornmeal

1. In a large bowl, add yeast, water and sugar. Stir; proof (let it get foamy) for about 10 minutes.

2. In a mixer, add yeast mixture, salt, & oil. Mix.

3. Add 4 cups of flour.

4. Gradually stir in the remaining 3 cups, 1/2 cup at a time. If you need to, add 1 tbsp. warm water.

5. When dough pulls away from the sides, take it out and knead it for about 6 minutes on the counter.

6. Spray bowl with non-stick oil; place dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil.

7. Cover with a damp towel, and let rise for about 40 minutes. *A neat trick to get it to rise better is to place a pan of boiling water in the oven with it and let it rise. Works like a charm.

8. After it rises, take it out of the bowl and divide it into 6 equal portions. Knead it and shape it into a ball. Place on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with oil and lightly sprinkled with cornmeal.

9. Cover and let rise for 35 minutes. Cook at 400* for 15 minutes.