of dough, add a little water, a little at a time, until it does. if the dough seems too sticky and wet, however, add a little flour until it forms a firm ball. if the dough is too soft and sticky, the bread will not rise.
after a total of 6 cups of flour have been worked into the dough to form a rather stiff dough, simply leave the dough in the mixing bowl and set it in a warm place until doubled in bulk. if you have an oven with a pilot light, this is usually warm enough to help the dough rise.
cover the dough with a cotton flour sack 