Step 1

In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Add yeast; let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the canola oil, egg, salt and enough flour to form a soft dough. Knead for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Form dough into a smooth ball. Keeping the dough in the bowl, spray with non-stick spray and cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Punch down dough.  Knead for 1 minute.

Step 5

Form loaf by rolling ball into an oblong shape then tucking and pinching the ends under the loaf.

Step 6

Place loaf in a bread pan. Brush thoroughly with egg mixture.

Step 7

Let loaf sit while oven is preheating to 400 degrees F, or about 10 minutes. It bakes at a higher temp than other bread recipes. Make sure your oven rack is on a lower setting so that the top doesn't burn!

Step 8

Bake for 30-40 minutes, until outside is golden brown and internal temperature of loaf registers 195-200 degrees.

Step 9

Let cool. Slice & enjoy with butter!