Muffuletta Bread

Directions

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   ["In a 2 cup glass measuring cup, combine water and sugar.", "Stir in yeast. Let stand until foamy, 5-10 minutes.", "In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine 3 cups flour, salt and shortening.", "Add yeast mixture.", "Process until dough forms a ball, about 5 seconds. Stop machine, and check consistency of dough. It should be smooth and satiny.", "If dough is too dry, add more warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, processing just until blended.", "If dough is too sticky, add more flour, 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time, processing just until blended. Process 20 seconds to knead.", "Lightly oil a large bowl, swirling to coat bottom and sides.", "Place dough in the oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat all sides.", "Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk,.", "about 1 1/2 hours.", "Lightly grease a baking sheet.", "When dough has doubled in bulk, punch down dough, and turn out onto a lightly floured surface.", "Form dough into a round loaf about 10\" in diameter