Homemade Bread

Ingredients

  • 8 grams Active Dry Yeast 
  • 2-1/4 cups Warm Water (44°C to 46°C) 
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Salt 
  • 2 tbsp Canola Oil
  • 6-3/4 cups Bread Flour

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand until bubbles form on surface. 
  • Whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, and 3 cups flour.
  • Stir oil into yeast mixture; pour into flour mixture and 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 once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Punch dough down. 
  • Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. 
  • Shape each into a loaf. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. 
  • Bake at 190° C until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped or has reached an internal temperature of 100° C, 30-35 minutes. 
  • Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.