2 c. warm water
1 pkg. yeast
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
5 1/2 c. flour

Soften yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Place sugar, salt and water in large bowl. Add 2 cups flour, beating well. Add yeast, blend in rest of flour. Knead for 10 minutes. Let rise 2 hours in greased bowl. Punch down. Let rise 10 minutes. Divide into two pieces. Roll out dough. Roll up and taper ends. Place on greased baking sheet. Slit tops of loaves. Cover and let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes.