Bread

I have wanted to post this bread recipe for quite a while. It is really tasty and very simple to make. Paco doesn't like homemade bread for sandwiches and stuff because it's too hard to have consistency in slice size. But, the kids loved it - it made great toast.

NOTES: You can probably get away with less sugar if you want. The recipe actually calls for more and I only use about 1/4 cup, although I think it's sometimes less. Also, I had intended to take more pictures and forgot. So, these are all you get.

INGREDIENTS

* 2 cups warm water
* 1/4 cup white sugar
* 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1/4 cup vegetable oil
* 6 cups bread flour

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.
2. Mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes, and divide in half. Shape into loaves, and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.