Amish White Bread

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/6788/amish-white-bread/

Makes 2 loaves.

Ingredients

• 2 cups warm water (110°F / 45°C)
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• 1½ tablespoons active dry yeast
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• 6 cups bread flour

Instructions

1. Dissolve sugar in warm water in a large bowl, then stir in the yeast. Let stand until yeast forms a creamy foam, about 5–10 minutes.
2. Mix oil and salt into the yeast mixture.
3. Mix in flour one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 7–8 minutes.
5. Place dough in a well-oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
6. Punch down dough, then knead for a few minutes. Divide in half.
7. Shape each half into a loaf and place into two well-oiled 9×5-inch loaf pans.
8. Let rise until dough is about 1 inch above the pans, about 30–40 minutes.
9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
10. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
11. Optional: brush tops with melted butter for a soft crust.
12. Let cool before slicing.