Basic Bread

 1 tbs. active yeast (1 package)

2 1/4 C. warm water

1 tsp. sugar

1 tbs. salt

1/4 C. honey

2 tbs. olive oil

6 1/4- 6 3/4 C. flour

Directions

In large bowl/stand mixer dissolve yeast in the warm water with 1/2 tsp sugar sprinkled over it.  Let stand about 10 minutes until it is bubbly.  Then add oil and honey to yeast mixture.  Then add salt and  3 cups of flour and beat until smooth.  Then add remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until sticky dough forms. Knead in stand mixer for 5 minutes with kneading hook or knead on surface for 8-10 minutes.  Let double in size about 1 hour.  Covered with warm towel or plastic wrap.

After double, split into two loaves.  Grease loaf pans and shape dough into loaf pans. Let rise again.  Covered with warm towel or plastic wrap.  

Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans and let cool on a cooling rack.

Original recipe found here, this one has been modified by me.

Submitted by Erin


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