French Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in water.
2. 2
   Add salt, butter and 2 cups of flour.
3. 3
   Stir with spoon.
4. 4
   Add 2 more cups of flour.
5. 5
   Turn out and knead dough until smooth (about 6 to 8 minutes).
6. 6
   Place in a buttered bowl and turn surface until coated with butter.
7. 7
   Let rise until double in bulk (about 1 1/2 to 2 hours).