Prepare the dough according to steps 1 and 2 of the Aranda Bread Tortes recipe.

Allow it to rise as instructed.

Place an oven rack in the upper-middle position and preheat the oven to 400°F.

Put a pan of water on the floor of the oven.

Once the dough has risen, punch it down.

Divide it into two equal parts and roll each piece into a 16 x 4½-inch rectangle.

Create slits on the top surface and dust with flour.

Sprinkle two cookie sheets with cornmeal or all-purpose flour and place one loaf on each sheet.

Bake for 10 minutes.

Remove the water pan from the oven and continue baking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the loaves are lightly browned.