Basic White Bread

Ingredients:

2        packages dry yeast 
7-8    cups white flour
3        tablespoons sugar
2-1/2    teaspoons salt
2-2/3 cups lukewarm water
1-1/2    tablespoons oil

How to make Basic White Bread

• Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.

• Add oil and half the flour; beat until smooth.

• Add salt and remaining flour, or enough to make stiff dough.

• Knead until smooth and elastic (5 to 7 minutes).

• Place in oiled bowl, cover and allow to rise in a warm place for from 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

• Punch down and let rise again in 30 minutes in a warm place (optional).

• Divide in thirds, mold unto loaves and place in greased loaf pans.

• Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 hour, or until double in bulk.

• Bake at 450 degrees F for first 15 minutes, then at 375 degrees F for 45 more minutes.

• Remove from pans, brush with oil and cool on rack.

• Yield: 3 loaves.