Peasant Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry active yeast
2 c. warm water, divided
4 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. melted margarine

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in one cup of warm water.
Combine flour, salt, sugar and yeast mixture in a large bowl.
Add the remaining 1 cup of water and stir well.
(Optional:
Add 1 cup washed and drained raisins.)
Let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).