Homemade Rootbeer

• 4 pounds Sugar -- granulated
• 4 3/4 gallons Lukewarm water
• 3 ounces Root beer extract
• 1/2 teaspoon Dry baker's yeast
• 1 cup Lukewarm water

Put sugar, water, and extract in pot. Mix well. Add yeast to the cup of water. Mix. Add to pot. Blend well. Let settle. Siphon into clean, sterilized bottles. Fill to 1/4-inch of top of bottle. Cap securely. Place bottles on their sides in a warm place for a least five days, longer in cooler weather. Chill and taste.