Crackling-Sausage Bread

1. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.

2. Add 2 cups warm water, salt and pepper.

3. Stir in large bowl.

4. Add flour; turn out onto floured board.

5. Knead dough until it becomes semi-firm and will not stick to hands.

6. Put dough in bowl and rub 1 tablespoon oil over and around the dough so as not to form a crust.

7. Let rise 1 hour.