*47. Basic Yeast Dough

• 2½ level teaspoons (1 package) dried yeast
• 4 tablespoons very warm water

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let it stand for 5 minutes. Stir in 2 level tablespoons flour and let the mixture stand for 10 minutes. Measure the remaining flour into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour in the cold water. Work dough into a ball. Add foamy yeast mixture and work it in. Lightly flour a board and knead dough upon it for about 5 minutes, or until a smooth, stiff