The Mate's Bread

1 Tbsp yeast
1 Tbsp sugar
Mix these two in 1/2 cup of warm water

Add:
4 cups flour
2 tsp salt

Mix and add 1 1/2 cups warm water

Let rise for 1 hour- until doubled; stir down, divide in half and scrape into two baguette pans, or suitable containers.  Brush top with butter or margarine or olive oil.  Let rise for 10-15 min.

Bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 min. until it sounds hollow when thumped with a knife.

(Recipe from a crewmember on a sailing ship in the Caribbean via Tak Richards)