English Homo-Made Brown Bread

Ingredients

• 3 pounds sifted graham flour
• 1 quart warm water
• 1 ounce compressed yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water.

2. Mix half of the flour with the yeast mixture to create a sponge.

3. Place the pan in a warm area for 4 hours.

4. Add the salt and mix to form a stiff dough.

5. Scrape the dough out of the pan and knead until smooth.

6. Brush the pan with a small amount of melted lard to prevent sticking.

7. Place the dough in the pan, brush the top, and let it rise for 2 more hours.

8. Knead again, shape into loaves, let rise, and then bake.