Step #1 Combine 1 1/2 c water & rice in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil.
Step #2 Cover up, reduce heat, & let simmer 20 mins or until liquid is absorbed.
Step #3 Spoon rice into a large bowl; cool to about room temp.
Step #4 Stir in 1 1/4 c warm water.
Step #5 Add 2 c flour & yeast to rice mixture; stir well to mix.
Step #6 Cover up with plastic wrap; let this stand 1 hr (batter should become very bubbly & almost double in size).
Step #7 Add 2 c flour & salt to batter; stir 1 min with a wooden spoon or until well mixd.
Step #8 Scrape dough onto a heavily floured surface; sprinkle dough with 1 c flour.
Step #9 Knead until smooth & elastic (about 8 mins); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tbsp at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).
Step #10 Divide dough in half.
Step #11 Working with 1 portion at a time (cover the remaining dough to keep from drying), roll each portion into a 14 x 7-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
Step #12 Roll up each rectangle tightly, starting with a short edge, pressing firmly to eliminate air pockets; pinch seam & ends to seal.
Step #13 Place each roll, seam side down, in an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.
Step #14 Lightly coat the loaves with cooking spray; cover & let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hr or until doubled in size.
Step #15 Preheat oven to 375°.
Step #16 Bake for 45 mins or until loaves are lightly browned & sound hollow when tapped.