Basic Homemade Bread - the best, most fluffy loaf of homemade white bread! Tastes so much better than store bought!!
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Yield: 20 Servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet) 2 1/4 cups warm water 1/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp salt 2 tbsp oil 5 1/2 - 6 1/2 cups flour butter for topping (optional) ~ CLICK TO READ DETAILS ~ etc
Instructions:
In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve the yeast in the warm water with a pinch of sugar. When the yeast is bubbly and foamy, add the sugar, salt, oil, and 4 cups flour, and mix until smooth.
Add remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, to form a soft, smooth dough. The dough should stick just slightly to your finger when touched, but not be overly sticky. Knead 5-7 minutes, until smooth, then roll into a ball.
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turn over once to coat the top with oil and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise one hour, or until doubled.
