Amish White Bread

 Submitted by: Jessica
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This is my go to white bread recipe that doesn't require a bread machine.

• 2 cups warm water
• 2/3 cups white sugar
• 1 1/2 tbl active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 6 cups bread flour

1. In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water, then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.
2. Mix salt and oil into yeast. Mix flour 1 cup at a time. I love to use my kitchen aid with a bread hook for this part (but you don't have to).

    3. Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl, then turn dough     to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

     4. Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes and divide in half. Shape into loaves & place into 2 oiled/sprayed 9x5 loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.

    5. Bake at 320* for around 42 minutes.

I've also done this recipe with chunks of cheese and Parmesan mixed in. I just increased my cooking time.