Ingredients:
5½ cups of all-purpose flour
2 cups of warm water
1½ teaspoons of salt
1/4 cup of vegetable (or olive) oil
1/4 cup of granulated sugar (can also do less, if desired)
1½ tablespoons of yeast
Note: The above makes 2 loaves of bread.
Instructions:
1. Combine warm water and sugar, ensuring the sugar dissolves. Add yeast to the mixture and let it proof until foamy. Mix in the oil once the yeast has proofed.
2. In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt.
3. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for 3-5 minutes.
5. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, coating both sides with oil.
6. Allow the dough to rise for one hour.
7. After rising, deflate the dough and shape it into loaves.
8. Put the shaped dough into greased 2 bread pans.
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