French Bread

Well, obviously I made some major mistakes, but since I'm a novice breadbaker, I was pretty proud of myself.

French Bread

1 1/2 c water
1 1/2 tsp salt
4 cups bread flour
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
cornmeal
eggwash- 1 egg yolk, 1 Tbs water

I cheated by throwing everything in the bread machine and taking it out before the second rise to form. I threw some cornmeal on the baking sheet and formed the dough into a rectangle. I then rolled it together, pinching the seal shut. I layed that seal side down on the cornmeal, sprinkled some more on top. Let rise for an additional 45 minutes. Then, make 3-4 slices 1/4 deep on the top and wash with the egg wash. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Throw 1 cup of water in a bottom pan when you insert the bread into the oven.