Italian Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. salt
3 c. warm water
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. oil
3 pkg. dry yeast
8 c. flour

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of the water; let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
In large bowl, mix 2 cups water, sugar, oil and salt; stir.
Add flour and yeast alternately, mixing well.
Knead for 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.
Set dough to rise in an oiled bowl; mix down every 10 minutes for 4 times; let rise 10 minutes more, then divide dough into thirds.
Shape each into long loaf and place on greased cookie sheet.
Make 3 slashes diagonally on each loaf.
Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.