Soften yeast in water. Combine all other ingredients except flour. Add the yeast mixture, then flour 1/2 cup at a time to form a stiff dough. Let this mixture stand 1 hour, covered with a piece of buttered wax paper. After the hour, punch down the dough and knead for about 5 minutes. Put the dough in a greased 8" casserole. Let this rise for 40 - 50 minutes. Bake the bread at 350 degrees F for 40 - 50 minutes until golden brown.