Outrageously Easy Big Bread

This no knead handmade bread is not only easy to make, but also vegan! It's gained popularity on food blogs, and now you can try it too. I originally saw it published on vegweb by a user submission.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 ounce active dry yeast (2 packets)
• 1⁄4 cup warm water
• 2  cups hot water
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 3  cups flour
• 1⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 3  cups flour

Directions

1. This recipe can be halved to make one loaf.
2. Combine yeast and warm water in a small bowl without stirring, set aside.
3. Sir together hot water, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl until dissolved. Add first 3 cups of flour and mix.
4. Pour oil and yeast into bowl. Add remaining 3 cups of flour and mix well. Cover the bowl with towel and set aside to rise for at least 45 minutes.
5. On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into half. Shape into loaf and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Cover the dough with a towel and set aside to rise again for at least 45 minutes.
6. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 23 minutes.