In a small cup add 4 tablespoons of warm water, yeast and 2 teaspoons of sugar. Allow to sit 5 minutes until top is frothy.
In a large mixing bowl add flour, salt, oil and remaining sugar. Mix well until dough forms. If dough is to sticky gradually add more flour. If it is to dry gradually add more water. Knead for 5 minutes. Place dough into bowl making sure to cover top of dough with a little oil. Place a towel over bowl and sit in a warm place until doubled about 1 hour.
When dough has doubled carefully punch down with fist, allow to rest for 5 minutes. Place dough into a greased or non-stick loaf pan. Carefully cute 4 slits across top with a sharp knife.
In a 9 inch round baking pan or other small pan fill with water and sit on the lowest oven rack. Place bread on middle oven rack and allow to bake until golden, 30 minutes.