Ok so I have had this recipe so long I really don't even remember where I got it from. Let me apologize in advance to whomever it originally belonged to for butchering it! :)
Makes 2 loaves
2 cups warm water(110 degrees)
2/3 cup white sugar
1 &1/2 TBS active dry yeast
1 &1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup oil(or butter)
6 cups flour(unbleached white is fine, I've never tried it with whole wheat but I will be soon!)
In a large bowl dissolve the sugar in warm water and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof(sit and make sure the yeast is good) for 10 minutes. You should see some creamy looking foam.
Mix salt and oil into yeast. Mix in flour 1 cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. OR dump all the rest of the ingredients into a kitchen mixer and use dough hook attachment. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes and divide in half. Shape into loaves and place in 2 well oiled loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until dough has risen 1" above pans,.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
