Authentic New York Style Italian Bread

Ingredients (for 1 loaf):
1 1/4 cups water
3 cups flour
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp salt
2.5 tsp yeast

Directions:
1. Mix the yeast with the water and sugar and let sit for 15 minutes.
2. Combine it with the flour and salt. Mix a bit.
3. Knead.
4. Let rise in an oiled bowl for 1 hour until doubled in size, covered with warm damp towel.
5. Take out, punch down, and then let rise another 1 hour, covered.
6. Remove and then using a rolling pin flatten it out into a rectangle.
7. Roll the dough into a log, tucking in the ends and then transfer to a greased cookie sheet.
8. Cover and let rise another 1 hour.
9. Brush with oil or egg wash and put 4 diagonal slices across the top (optional).
10. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes.

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