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.