YEAST BREAD

1 Tbsp. Active Dry Yeast

1 Tbsp. Sugar 

1 Tbsp. Salt

2 Cups Warm Water

5 1/2 - 6 Cups All purpose Flour

In a large bowl, mix together the yeast, sugar, salt and water.  Let it stand until the yeast starts foaming.

Gradually add one cup of flour at a time, knead until the dough stops sticking to the sides of the bowl.

Put the dough into a greased bowl , cover and let it rise until in doubles in side.

Punch the dough down, divede into two pieces and shape them into loafs, put them on a floured baking sheet, cover and let it stand for about 45 minutes. When you are ready to bake, make 3 -4 splits on each loafs, and brush on some cold water. 

Pre-heat oven to 500 degrees.  On the bollom shelve of the oven, put in a metal bowl, filled with water.  Bake the loafs at 500 degrees for 10 minutes, then decrease the temperature to 400 degrees and bake for additional 30-45 minutes. The bread should be nice and browned.


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