Besta's Bread

 

Ingredients: 

3 C warm water 

2 T sugar 

7-8 C flour 

2 T yeast 

2 T oil 

1 T salt 

Directions: 

Mix together and knead until smooth. Rise until double. Divide in half and shape into loaves. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Raise for 20 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. 

Tips: 

•    Make 3 loaves, not 2 

• Make three slits on top of loaves and if you want 

• Bake on a lower shelf so top doesn't overbrown and bottom is sure to get done- better to bake a few minutes extra than underdone 

• Pound and work that dough a lot when kneading to activate the gluten- this makes it like Grandma Sycamore's toast! 

   Best enjoyed with homemade jam!