White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl put in the sugar.
2. 2
   Add the water and sprinkle with the yeast.
3. 3
   Let stand 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir yeast mixture with a whisk.
5. 5
   Add salt and oil, stir again.
6. 6
   Gradually add flour one cup at a time, stirring with the whisk until too thick to stir.
7. 7
   Swich to a wooden spoon until dough comes away from the sides of the bowl.
8. 8
   Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 8 minutes while adding remaining flour.
9. 9
   Spray an extra large bowl with vegetable spray.
10. 10
    Place dough in the bowl.
11. 11
    Spray dough with the vegetable spray.
12. 12
    Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place 1 1/4 hours.
13. 13
    Punch down dough, turn out onto floured surface and cut into 5 pieces.
14. 14
    Make each piece into a ball.
15. 15
    Spray 5 loaf pans with vegetable spray.
16. 16
    Shape dough balls into loaves, place in the pans.
17. 17
    Cover with a towel in a warm place for 1 hour.
18. 18
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
19. 19
    Place loaves in oven and bake for 35- 40 minutes.
20. 20
    Cool on wire rack.