Amish White Bread

I am always on the lookout for good yeast bread recipes. This is a good one.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 2  cups warm water
• 2⁄3 cup white sugar
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 cup  oil
• 6  cups bread flour

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, then add the yeast.
2. When yeast is proofed, mix in salt and oil.
3. Mix in flour one cup at a time.
4. Knead dough adding more flour if necessary.
5. Place in a well oiled bowl and turn dough to coat.
6. Cover with a damp cloth.
7. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
8. Punch dough down.
9. Knead for a few minutes and divide in half.
10. Shape into loaves, and place into oiled pans.
11. Allow to rise until dough has risen 1 inch above the pans.
12. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes.