Instructions: In small bowl, combine water, 1 Tsp. sugar, ginger and yeast. Let stand until bubbly.

In large bowl, combine tomato juice, 1/4 cup sugar and 2 cups flour. Add yeast mixture; beat well. Stir in butter and salt.

Add 3 cups flour; stir until thoroughly blended. Stir in remaining flour.

Turn dough onto well-floured board; knead until smooth and satiny.

Return dough to bowl; brush top with butter. Cover and let rise 30 to 40 minutes, or until doubled. Punch down; divide in half.

Shape into two 14" loaves.

Place on greased baking sheets.

Cut diagonal slashes on top. Brush with butter; cover and let rise again until doubled.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Bake 40 to 50 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Transfer loaves to wire racks. Cool

Makes 2 loaves bread.

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