Floats

• 3 tablespoons lukewarm water
• ¼ oz. active dry yeast
• 14

Pour the water into a small bowl and sprinkle the yeast over it. Let it stand for a few minutes, then stir to dissolve. Set aside in a warm, draught-free place. Sift the flour, salt and sugar together into a bowl. Rub the lard into the flour until the mixture is crumbly. Add the yeast and enough lukewarm water to make a fairly soft dough. Knead on a lightly floured board until the dough is smoo