Homemade Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix first 4 ingredients until yeast is dissolved.
2. 2
   Add 5 cups of the flour.
3. 3
   Beat with dough hook or spoon until batter is shiny and smooth.
4. 4
   Add remaining flour and blend well.
5. 5
   Pour the oil over the dough and knead until it all is absorbed (but not longer than 3 minutes).
6. 6
   Cover the bowl with waxed paper and a towel. Set in oven.
7. 7
   Turn oven to 150° and turn off in 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Leave oven door shut and let rise for 45 minutes, until double in bulk. Punch down.
9. 9
   Shape into 2 large or 3 medium loaves and place in buttered loaf pans.
10. 10
    Return to warm oven.
11. 11
    Let rise 30 minutes, until double.
12. 12
    Bake at 375° for 35 minutes.
13. 13
    Remove from pans and cool, covered.