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

 * 1) Dilute yeast in water.
 * 2) Add salt, then half of four and stir.
 * 3) Mix remainder of flour with hand until dough is firm.
 * 4) Knead until dough is smooth.
 * 5) Divide dough (unless you want a large loaf) and put in a covered bowl.
 * 6) Let rise until dough has almost doubled in size.
 * 7) 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.
 * 8) Bake in 400°F oven for approximately 30 minutes or until done.
 * 9) Wrap in cloth while cooling to keep crust soft.