Cool Rise Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 1/2 to 6 1/2 c. flour
2 pkg. active dry yeast
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 c. margarine, softened or 2 Tbsp. oil
2 1/4 c. hot water
nonstick cooking spray (Pam)

Preparation

Combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in large mixing bowl; blend well.
Add hot water.
Add margarine or oil.
Beat with electric mixer at medium speed 2 minutes.
Add 1 cup of flour.
Beat at high speed for 1 minute or until thick and elastic.
Gradually stir in enough of the remaining flour with a wooden spoon to make a soft dough which leaves the side of the bowl.
Turn dough onto a floured board and knead for 5 to 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.
Cover with Saran Wrap, then a towel.
Let rest for 20 minutes.