Simple White Bread

Ingredients

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• 2 cups warm water (A little warmer than body temp, 110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

• ⅔ cup white sugar

• 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast

• 1 ½ teaspoons salt

• ¼ cup vegetable oil

• 6 cups bread flour

Directions

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• Step 1

• In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.

• Step 2

• Mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

• Step 3

• Punch dough down and divide in half. Shape into loaves, and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until dough has risen a little above pans. 

  Alternatively you can shape the dough into dinner rolls in this step. The full recipe makes 18-24 rolls, prepare a 9x13 for rolls.  I will often make one loaf and 9 rolls.  

• Step 4

• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

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• I let mine cool in the pan just long enough that I can handle the pans, then I let them cool on their side. 

• This recipe is great to make flavored breads as well, rosemary, thyme, oregano, or a simple Italian spice blend does a great job.  

A garlic cheese roll is a favorite as well. After the first rise, divide your dough and gently roll out your dough in a rectangle approximately 9x10. Spread a mixture of melted butter (2 tbsp) and minced garlic to taste (powder is great or if you are feeling fancy roasted garlic is perfection).

Happy Baking!

Sara