Crusty Casserole Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. active dry yeast
2 c. warm water
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. margarine
4 c. unsifted flour

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water in electric mixer bowl.
Stir in sugar, salt, softened margarine and 3 cups flour.
Beat at low speed until blended.
Beat at medium speed until smooth (about 2 minutes).
Scrape beaters and beat in the rest of the flour by hand.
Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until more than doubled, about 45 minutes.
Stir down.
Beat vigorously about half a minute.
Turn into 1 1/2-quart greased casserole.
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for about 50 to 55 minutes or until done.