This makes A LOT of bread.
So maybe half it for one regular sized loaf.
Also: This recipe works best if all ingredients are set out, ready to go, in advance. Also, make sure the sugar, salt, flour, and oil are measured in the exact amounts called for.
Ingredients:
2 packs of yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups hot water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups flour
1/3 cup vegetable or corn oil
3 cups flour
Pour warm water into a small ceramic bowl and add the yeast, but DO NOT STIR. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, pour hot water over the sugar and salt, then stir with a wooden spoon to completely dissolve. Combine 3 cups flour with the water mixture. Pour the oil on top of the dough mixture then add the yeast mixture on top of that, but DO NOT STIR. Top with the remaining 3 cups of flour and mix well. (I begin mixing with the wooden spoon but I very quickly have to move into squishing the dough with my hands.) At this point, the dough should be pliant and moist, but not gooey. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and set aside to rise for at least 45 minutes.
On a lightly floured cutting board or countertop, divide the dough into half. You can knead it a bit at this point or add any herbs or spices you see fit. No kneeding is necissary however, but it's fun! biggrin Flatten each half into roughly an oval/rounded rectangular shape, about 1/2- to 3/4-inch thickness then put each on seperate cookie/baking sheets. You could even put this in a loaf pan. Cover the dough with a moist towel and set aside to rise again for another 45 minutes (or longer).
After the dough has risen the second time, preheat the oven to 375. Now you can slit the dough a few times and glaze with soymilk/regular milk/butter/olive or canola oil to make a crust and bake for exactly 23 minutes. If you can keep everyone from digging in right away, allow to cool for about 15 minutes and then enjoy.
This is really easy and totally worth the effort. smile
