French Bread*

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1 cup lukewarm water.
2. 2
   While yeast softens, sift flour, salt and sugar together in large bowl.
3. 3
   Stir in the dissolved yeast.
4. 4
   Add just enough of the second cup of lukewarm water to make a soft, rather sticky dough.
5. 5
   Cover and place bowl in warm place to rise, at least double in size.
6. 6
   This will take 2 to 4 hours depending on the warmth of the kitchen.
7. 7
   When dough is high and spongy, punch it down and beat well with your hand. Divide bread into 2 parts and place each in a 6-inch greased round baking dish.
8. 8
   Cover and allow to rise until it reaches top of bowl.
9. 9
   Brush with melted butter to give flavor to crust and place in preheated oven (400°).
10. 10
    Bake for 1 hour.