Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Blend well.
2. 2
   In saucepan, heat water and oil until very warm (120° to 130°).
3. 3
   Add warm liquid to flour mixture.
4. 4
   Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
5. 5
   By hand, stir in an additional 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour until dough pulls cleanly away from sides of bowl.
6. 6
   On floured surface, knead in 1/2 to 1 cup flour until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Place dough in greased bowl.
8. 8
   Cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel.
9. 9
   Let rise in warm place (80° to 85°) until light and doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
10. 10
    Punch down dough several times to remove all air bubbles.
11. 11
    Divide dough in half; shape into balls. Allow to rest on counter, covered with inverted bowl for 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Shape into 2 loaves by rolling dough into two 14 x 7-inch loaves.
13. 13
    Cover; let rise in warm place until dough is 1-inch above pan.
14. 14
    Preheat oven to 375°.
15. 15
    Bake 40 to 50 minutes.