Amish White Bread

Name: Amish White Bread
Ingredients: 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 2/3 cup white sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 6 cups bread flour

6 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2/3 cup white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 cups bread flour

Directions

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