Knead from 15 to 20 minutes, until a stiff dough is formed.

The dough should be fine-grained and elastic and not stick to bake board.

Place dough in the bowl to rise; this should lake about four hours.

When well-risen and light knead down and set to rise again, about 1-1/2 hours.

When light, mold into three large, shapely loaves; place in pans and allow to stand one hour.