Simple Loaf Bread

Ingredients:
1 package yeast
2¼ cups warm water
3 tbsp sugar
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
5 – 5 ½ cups of flour (finely ground)

Directions:
1 .Dissolve yeast in warm water, add sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups of flour. Beat until smooth.
2. Stir in remaining flour ½ cup at a time, until a smooth dough ball forms.
3. Knead for 10 minutes.
4. Lightly oil bowl. Cover and set in a warm place, let rise 1 ½ – 2 hours until doubled in size.
5. Punch down and divide in half.
6. Shape each into a loaf and place in oiled loaf pans.
7. Cover and allow to rise an additional 1 hour or until doubled in size.
8. Preheat oven to 375.
9. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
10. Transfer from loaf pans to a wire rack and allow to cool.
11. Slice and enjoy!