Hops Bread

Ingredients

 * 2½ cups warm water
 * 2 teaspoons sugar
 * 1 tablespoons active dry yeast
 * 4 cups flour, or more as needed
 * 2 teaspoons salt

Directions

 * 1) Place the water in a large bowl, add the Sugar, and stir until dissolved.
 * 2) Add the yeast, stir until dissolved and let stand for ten minutes.
 * 3) Stir in the flour and salt and mix well. Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, adding more flour if necessary to make a stiff dough.
 * 4) Transfer to a greased bowl, cover with a cloth and allow to rise for 25 minutes.
 * 5) Punch the dough down, form into 12 balls and place on greased baking sheets.
 * 6) Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size (1 – 2 hours).
 * 7) Bake in a 400°F oven for 20 minutes. Serve warm.