Italian Bread
This recipe comes close to the Italian bread my grandmother used to make. Recipe from Cathy Crimi 1 package active dry yeast ¼ cup warm water 1 ¾ cup warm water 1 tsp. salt 5 to 5 ½ cups sifted flour Lightly grease 15 ½ by 12 inch baking sheet. Soften yeast into ¼ cup warm water. Let yeast stand 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, put into a large bowl 1 ¾ cup water and 1 tsp. salt. Blend in 3 cups sifted flour. Stir softened yeast, and add to flour-water mixture. Mix well. Measure 2 to 2 ½ cups …
