Sheepherder'S Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water with sugar for 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Place all the flour and salt in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Add yeast mixture and rest of water.
4. 4
   Mix and knead for about 10 minutes. Place in large greased Dutch oven or cooking pan suitable for oven cooking with cover.
5. 5
   Let rise 1 hour.
6. 6
   Punch down and let rise again for 1/2 hour.
7. 7
   Bake at 375° for 1 hour and 10 minutes with cover on or until done.