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If you are in Canada use white all purpose, in U.S. use white bread flour for this recipe, I have made this bread successfully using half white and half whole wheat bread flour! This recipe can also be made by hand, although I have never tried it I imagine that the dough could also be kneaded in a bread machine and then shaped and baked in the oven. This is a delicious spongy-textured bread that goes perfect with a spaghetti or pasta dinner. I sometimes like to add in about 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning into the dough when kneading for a herbed flavor, you can also add in about 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese if desired, also vegetable or Canola can be used in place of olive oil, but olive oil is better! You can make two smaller loaves or shape into one larger loaf! I use only 1 teaspoon salt for this bread just personal preference, for some it might be on the "bland" side so you might want to increase the salt to 1-1/4 teaspoons. This dough makes a great focaccia also, just omit the cornmeal --- for pan greasing see my recipe#78579