French Bread
["1 pkg. dry yeast", "1 1/2 c. warm water, divided", "1/2 c. buttermilk", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "1 Tbsp. oil", "4 c. flour"]
["Sprinkle yeast over 1/2 cup warm water and let stand 5 minutes.", "Stir in buttermilk, 1 cup warm water, sugar, oil and salt.", "Add flour and mix well.", "Cover and let dough rise until doubled (1 1/2 to 2 hours)."]
["yeast", "warm water", "buttermilk", "sugar", "oil", "flour"]