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.
