Basic Homemade Bread

Nothing smells or tastes better than homemade bread just out of the oven.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 package (1/4 oz) active dry yeast

2 1/4 cups warm water (110° F to 115° F)

3 TBS  Sugar

1 TBS Salt

2 TBS Canola Oil

6 1/4 to 6 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.  Add the sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups of flour.  Beat until smooth.  Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes.  Place in a greased bowl, turning one 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 9x5 inch loaf pans.  Cover and let rise until doubled, 30-45 minutes.

Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bread sound hollow when tapped.  Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each)

Source: www.tastofhome.com

Susan