4 c flour
1/2 Tbs salt
2 tsp sugar
1 Tbs yeast
2 c warm water
Soften yeast in water with the sugar for 5 minutes. Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and mix with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until the ingredients form a shaggy, sticky ball and no dry streaks remain.
Cover bowl and let the dough rise until doubled, about 1-1.5 hours.
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat oven to 425. Generously grease a 9-inch pie plate (or an 8.5 X 4.5 inch loaf pan) with cooking spreay.
Scrape dough away from the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, forming a rough ball in the center of the bowl. Lightly grease your hands and shape the dough into a circle loaf shape, tucking edges under. Place in the prepared pan. It's FINE if the loaf is ugly!
Let dough rest, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes until slightly puffy.
Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes or until golden.
From Mel's Kitchen Cafe
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