Baking Bread
BASIC BREAD 2 c. warm water 1 T. yeast ¼ c. sugar ¼ c. oil 1 T. salt 4-5 c. flour Makes 2 8” loaves Dissolve the yeast in the water. Stir in the sugar, oil, 3 1/2 c. flour and salt, and mix well. Onto a clean surface, pour 1 c. flour, then scrape the dough onto it. Knead till smooth and elastic, adding more flour as necessary until dough is smooth and elastic. It will stick to your hand, but release without leaving wet dough on your skin when it is ready. Let dough rise in an oiled bowl till doubled. Form into desired shape, and place into a greased baking pan. If you want a glossy surface on the finished bread, brush whisk an egg which has been mixed with 2 T. milk together and brush on top of the loaves. Let raise until the dough is about 2 inches above the edge of the baking pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 30 minutes, a little longer if it’s not as bro...