1 a. Set sugar, water and yeast aside to rise, when active go to step 2.
1 b. Put sugar, water and yeast in a large bowl.
2. Add oil, salt and 7 cups of flour.
3. Mix with a large spoon until it becomes a stiff dough.
4. Sprinkle in some flour and knead the dough by hand, adding flour a little at a time until the dough is no longer sticky.
5. Knead by hand for 10 minutes.
6. Turn the dough, smooth side up, cover with a tea towel and set aside to rise for 30 minutes.
7. Punch down dough and turn out on a lightly oiled surface and knead into a smooth circle. Divide into 4 portions, put into greased pans, cover with the tea towel and let rise until double. To keep dough from sticking sprinkle a little flour in top before putting on towel.
Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes.(optional settings and time 375-400 degrees for 30 minutes)