1 pkg. quick setting yeast
4 c. sifted all purpose flour
2 tsp. salt
2 c. lukewarm water
1 tbsp. sugar

Dissolve yeast in one cup of lukewarm water. While yeast softens, sift flour, sugar and salt together in a large bowl then stir in the dissolved yeast. Add just enough of the second cup of water to hold dough together. Mix until you have a soft, rather sticky dough. Cover with a clean cloth, set bowl in warm place not near direct heat) and let rise until double in size. (This takes 2 to 4 hours, depending on the warmth of your kitchen).

When dough is high and spongy, punch it down with your fist and give it a good sound beating with your fist. Divide bread in two parts and place each part in a greased 6 inch round baking dish (glass casserole is perfect). Cover again with cloth and let rise until it reaches top of baking dish. Brush top of bread with melted butter and bake for one hour at 400 degrees.