Combine all dry ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a bowl and knead by hand)

Add the wet ingredients, and mix and knead the dough together — by hand, mixer or bread machine — until smooth and elastic. It will be slightly sticky

Place the dough in an oiled bowl or large (8-cup) measure, cover, and let it rise until noticeably puffy, 60 to 90 minutes.

Place in loaf pan (I used 9 inches but 8 would work as well) and allow to rise for 60 to 90 minutes until about double.

Cut a slit in the top with a razor blade or

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 35 to 40 minutes until center temperature reads 205 degrees. Cover with foil if the top is becoming too brown.

Brush with melted butter if you prefer a soft top crust.