Lenten Bread

== Ingredients ==
* 2 pkg. dry yeast mixed with ¼ cup warm water
* 1 tsp sugar
* 1 tsp salt
* 8 cups all purpose flour
* 2 tbsp oil
* 2½ cups lukewarm water 
== Directions ==
# Prepare yeast according to directions.
# Sift flour in a large bowl.
# Make a well in the middle; add salt, oil and yeast; slowly add the lukewarm water, and begin mixing by hand until flour is used up.
# Turn out onto floured table and knead for 20 minutes.
# Dough should be smooth and not stick to hands.
# Place dough in a greased pan; cover and allow to rise until double in bulk for about 1½ hours in a warm place.
# Punch down dough, cover and let stand about 15 minutes.
# Grease loaf pans.
# Shape dough on floured table to fit pans, ½ full.
# Cover and and let rise again for 45 minutes.
# Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 15 minutes; reduce heat to 300°F for 30 to 45 minutes until bread is done and golden in colour.
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