Amish White Bread

Step 1

In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and then stir in the yeast. Let rise until the yeast forms a creamy foam.

Step 2

Mix the salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in the flour cup by cup. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth. Transfer to a well-oiled bowl and twist the batter to coat it. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until the volume doubles, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Beat the dough. Knead for a few minutes and divide in half. Shape into loaves and place in two well-oiled 9x5-inch loaf molds. Let the dough rise for 30 minutes or until it has grown an inch past the molds.

Step 4

Bake at 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees F) for 30 minutes.