Hard crust bread recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 egg yolk (for coating)
  2 cups water
  2 eggs
  1 teaspoon sugar
  5 cups bread flour (plus extra for kneading)
  2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) dry yeast
  2 teaspoons salt
• INSTRUCTIONS:

  Preparation of Yeast Mix
  Heat 2 cups of water to 110°F (43°C) – it should be warm to the touch but not boiling.
  In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar and yeast. Stir until the mixture turns into powder and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes.
  Mixing the dough
  Add 2 eggs to the yeast mixture and mix well.

  Mix bread flour and salt in a separate bowl.

  Slowly add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture with a wooden spoon or using the dough hook of the mixer. Mix until a dough forms.

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