Cuban Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1/4 oz.) pkg. yeast
2 c. lukewarm water
1 1/4 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
6 to 7 c. sifted all-purpose flour

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in water; add salt and sugar.
Stir thoroughly. Add flour a little at a time.
Beat with a wooden spoon.
When dough is thoroughly mixed, shape it into a ball.
Place in a greased bowl and grease the top.
Cover with dry, clean towel; let stand in a warm place (80\u00b0 to 85\u00b0) until doubled.
Turn dough out on a lightly floured board.