Bread Machine Peasant Bread

Combine the yeast, flour, sugar, salt, and water in the bread machine in the order recommended by the machine manufacturer.

Select regular bread and light crust setting.

When the bake cycle completes, let the bread cool for 5 minutes then remove from the pan. Place the bread on a cooling rack and lightly brush the top of the loaf with olive oil and sprinkle with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or cornmeal. Let cool completely before slicing or storing.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze.