Sheepherder'S Bread

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   ["Dissolve sugar, yeast", "and", "salt", "in warm water and let stand in a warm place for 15 minutes.", "In a large mixing bowl pour in liquid", "ingredients.", "Add oil and 4 cups flour.", "Beat by hand 100 strokes.", "If dough is not beaten sufficiently, the bread will", "be heavy.", "Add and stir well 3 1/2 to 4 cups flour or enough to make a stiff dough.", "Sprinkle approximately 1 cup flour over", "a bread board and turn dough onto it.", "Knead until dough is", "smooth", "and elastic.", "Use more flour if necessary to prevent", "sticking.", "This process", "will take 10 to 15 minutes. Cover and", "let rise 1 hour. Punch to original size.", "Place in a", "10-inch", "Dutch", "oven that is greased with butter, including the lid.", "Cover and let dough rise until it touches the top of the lid."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.