Amish White Bread

Recipe found on allrecipes.com

Amish White Bread

2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
2/3 cup white sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. active dry yeast
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup canola oil
6 cups bread flour (I've used regular flour and it works fine)

In a large bowl dissolve the sugar in warm water and then stir in yeast.  Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam. 

Mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. (I use a Bosch mixer and let it knead in the mixer for 10 minutes). Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes, and divide in half. Shape into loaves and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.