Amish White Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups warm water , 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
• 0.67 cups white sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 0.25 cups vegetable oil
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 6 cups bread flour

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Dissolve sugar in warm water in a large bowl, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam, 5 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Mix oil and salt into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time.

4. 4

   Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth.

5. 5

   Place in a well-oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

6. 6

   Punch dough down.

7. 7

   Knead for a few minutes, and divide in half. Shape into loaves, and place into two well-oiled 9x5-inch loaf pans.

8. 8

   Allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch, about 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

10. 10

    Bake the risen loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown for 30 minutes.

11. 11

    Enjoy!