Basic Yeast Bread Loaves

Ingredients

• 40 lbs flour
• 1 handful salt
• 1 quart yeast
• 3 quarts water

Method

1. 1 Stir flour, salt, yeast, and water together in a large bowl or trough.
2. 2 Strew a little flour over the top, cover, and let stand for one hour.
3. 3 Knead the dough thoroughly.
4. 4 Shape into loaves and let rise for a quarter of an hour.
5. 5 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) until done.