General Lee Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together the first 3 ingredients and let stand in a bowl for 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Stir until sugar is dissolved and add 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water, oil, salt and sugar.
3. 3
   Gradually add the plain flour to mixture.
4. 4
   When you can no longer stir the dough with a spoon, turn onto a floured board.
5. 5
   Grease your hands and begin to knead for about 10 minutes or until you have a smooth, round and very elastic ball of dough.
6. 6
   Grease a large mixing bowl and place dough in the bowl.
7. 7
   Cover with a damp cloth and let stand in a warm place for about 1 1/2 hours.
8. 8
   Dough should double in bulk. Turn the dough onto floured board.
9. 9
   Grease loaf pans and your hands.
10. 10
    Divide the dough into 2 parts and place in loaf pans. Cover with damp cloth and put back in warm place for 1 hour or until dough has doubled in bulk.