Italian Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve 1 cup of water with 1 tablespoon yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar. Water should be quite warm.
2. 2
   Put flour in large bowl.
3. 3
   Add salt and oil or Crisco, 2 cups of warm water and last, add yeast mixture.
4. 4
   Work and knead dough until smooth.
5. 5
   Put dough in greased pan and cover.
6. 6
   Put in warm area and let it raise about 2 hours. Punch down dough and form into loafs.
7. 7
   Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds (if you like).
8. 8
   Should raise in pans about 45 minutes to an hour.