Bring the amazing aroma of freshly baked homemade bread into your house. Versatile and near impossible to ruin this recipe can be used for any kind of bread. Add in honey and raisins for a sweet loaf or create a perfect compliment to any soup and stew with a savory load with corn and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons ccooking oil
- 6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
- Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
- Bake at 190-200° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
You can really add in anything you want to make different loaves, garlic and sun dried tomatoes to bannana and cinnamon.
Have fun and enjoy.
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