Old-Fashioned Yeast Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix dry yeast with sugar in warm water and let stand until bubbly.
2. 2
   Scald milk; cool to room temperature, then add salt, vegetable oil and 3 cups flour.
3. 3
   Beat well.
4. 4
   Add yeast mixture and unbleached flour; mix well.
5. 5
   Put dough on lightly floured board and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, at least 10 to 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Put dough into a large greased bowl, turning dough so it is greased on top.
7. 7
   Cover and let rise in a warm place (80°) until double in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
8. 8
   Punch down dough, turn and let rise a second time, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
9. 9
   Turn dough out onto lightly floured board, divide into 2 sections and let rest for 15 minutes. Make into 2 loaves and put into greased loaf pans and cover.
10. 10
    Let rise again until double and bake in preheated 400° oven for about 50 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from pans and butter crust for softness.