Simple And Easy White Bread

Directions

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   1. Mix together the water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl.
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   2. Add the salt to the 3 cups of flour in a large bowl.
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   3. Mix the liquid and the dry together and then add the oil.
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   4. Mix until it comes away from the sides of the bowl, sprinkle some of the last cup of flour on a wooden surface, and knead. Keep adding flour as needed, kneading for about 10 min.
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   5. Scrape the big bowl clean and coat it with a small bit of oil. Add the dough and cover with a clean tea towel. Place it in a warm spot to rise till doubled in bulk, 1-2 hours.
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   6. When it has risen, punch the dough down and tip out onto the counter. Roll it out into a rectangle. (about 9 inch x 18 inch)
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   7. Roll it up, tuck in the ends, and place it into a greased bread loaf pan or glass baking dish.
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   8. Cover and let rise again, till doubled in size. 45 min - 1 hour. (it takes time!)
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   9. Once risen, brush the top with a bit of beaten egg, and bake for 30 min at 375 (f).
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    10. Once cooked, remove the bread from the pan immediately and place on a rack to cool.