Italian Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Put flour in bowl and mix in yeast, salt and oil.
2. 2
   Add water and work/knead until velvety smooth.
3. 3
   Put in bowl; cover with cloth and let rise until doubled in size.
4. 4
   Punch down.
5. 5
   Knead 5 minutes. Shape into 2 loaves in greased pans.
6. 6
   Cover with cloth and let rise until doubled.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 450°.
8. 8
   Bake for 25 minutes, then reduce heat to 350° and bake 45 minutes more.
9. 9
   It will sound hollow when tapped.