Homemade Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour warm water into a large warm mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Put in dry yeast; let set until yeast is dissolved (5 to 10 minutes).
3. 3
   Add salt, sugar and oil; stir.
4. 4
   Add 4 cups flour; stir well.
5. 5
   Add 4 more cups flour; stir again.
6. 6
   Add 1 cup flour at a time; knead well until dough can be held on hand extended.
7. 7
   Knead on board or in bowl.
8. 8
   Put in a bowl to rise; cover top to prevent drying.
9. 9
   Let rise 2 times original size.
10. 10
    Work down to original size.
11. 11
    Make into 4 to 6 loaves.