Prosphora

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook time: Approximately 30 minutes
Serves: makes two loaves
== Description ==
A simple yet delicious bread.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 pkg. compressed or dry yeast
* 2½ cups water
* 2 tsp salt
* 6¾ to 7 cups flour
== Directions ==
# Dilute yeast in water.
# Add salt, then half of four and stir.
# Mix remainder of flour with hand until dough is firm.
# Knead until dough is smooth.
# Divide dough (unless you want a large loaf) and put in a covered bowl.
# Let rise until dough has almost doubled in size.
# Sprinkle a light layer of flour on a cookie sheet (unless you use those silicone mats) and put dough on cookie sheet (if your making two loaves put each on separate cookie sheet) take a brush (one that you would use for basting) and spread some flour over dough.
# Bake in 400°F oven for approximately 30 minutes or until done.
# Wrap in cloth while cooling to keep crust soft.
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