Peasant Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 c. warm water, divided
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. whole wheat flour
2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water.
In a large bowl, combine flours, salt and sugar.
Add the yeast mixture and remaining water; stir until combined.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Stir dough down.
Divide in half. Place each half in a greased 1-quart casserole or ovenproof bowl. Brush tops with butter or margarine.
Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes. Remove from pans; serve warm, if desired.