Sourdough French Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups proofed sourdough starter
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
yellow cornmeal

Preparation

In a Kitchen Aide mixing bowl dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5-8 minutes.
Add sourdough starter, olive oil, salt, garlic powder and cheese.
With the paddle of the mixer, mix until well combined.
Change to the dough hook.
Add 4 cups of flour and knead for 7-8 minutes. (Add additional flour as needed).
Coat a large bowl with olive oil.
Turn the dough into the bowl and turn to coat.
Cover and let sit until doubled in size (about an hour).
Turn dough out onto a floured surface.
Cut dough in half and roll out into an oval shape about 9X12.
Beginning at the bottom edge, roll up and pinch seam
Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal.
Place the loaves on the sheet, seam side down.
Make shallow slashes on top of the loaves with a sharp knif or razor blade.
Cover and let rise until about double (about 30-40 minutes).
Heat oven to 375.
Place bread in the oven and spray the sides of the oven and the bread with water.
Repeat this every 5 minutes for the first 15 minutes.
Continue baking for another 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove and cool on wire racks.