Servings: 4 loaves

8 cups flour 8 cups flour
4 cups very warm water 4 cups very warm water
2 T salt 2 T salt
2 T yeast 2 T yeast

In large bowl or plastic container with lid, mix water, salt & yeast until salt is dissolved. Add flour and combine until there are no powder lumps.
Leave covered on the counter for 2 hours. Be sure one of the lid corners is not latched.  You can bake immediately or put into refrigerator overnight.
Take about a 1 lb piece of dough and roll into a ball using flour to keep from sticking. Place on greased cookie sheet or parchment paper. Let rise for 40 minutes.
OPTIONAL: Top with an egg wash and sesame seeds
Score the top of the dough with a knife 3 times
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bake for 30 minutes.