No Need to Knead Bread (Rinjii Bread)

No machine needed. This recipe is yummy and very forgiving. It is a good bread to eat on its own or with cheese and wine. My friends and Family love it. Wonderful with a spinach dip. Perfect for hearty sandwiches.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1  tablespoon sea salt
• 3  cups hot water (bath temperature)
• 6  cups flour
• 2  cups cheese, in cubes or 2  tablespoons olive oil
•  fresh herb
•  olive oil
•  salt

Directions

1. Mix the hot water with yeast, sugar and salt.
2. If yeast begins to expand continue with the recipe.
3. Stir in 3 cups of the flour and beat with electric beaters.
4. Stir in the cheese (or olive oil) and herbs.
5. It's fun trying different combinations every time.
6. I like to crush the herbs in a mortar and pestle first.
7. If you cut the cheese into 1 inch cubes you'll get nice pockets of melted cheese.
8. Stir in the other 3 cups of flour.
9. It should be too thick to use electric beaters by now.
10. Cover the bowl of batter with a damp towel and let rise for about half an hour or until it reaches the top of the mixing bowl.
11. Coat 2 bread pans with olive oil and for tasty crusts lightly salt the pans.
12. When the dough rises divide it into the 2 bread pans.
13. Don't be afraid to mash it.
14. Preheat oven to 350°F.
15. Let dough rise in pans for another half hour or until it reaches the tops of the pans.
16. Bake for 20-30 minutes until it is cooked through and golden on top.