Homemade Bread

1. 1

   In a separate bowl, put the sugar in 1 cup of warm water and then stir in yeast and 1 tbs flour. Allow to proof, to make sure it's still active.

2. 2

   In the bowl with flour, make a well in the centre and add yeast mixture, and rest of water.

3. 3

   Using the tips of your fingers, mix the yeast and water with the flour, incorporating a little at a time, until everything is combined. Or just use a mixer.

4. 4

   Knead and shape it into a ball, then coat lightly with oil.

5. 5

   Put a cloth over the bowl and set it somewhere warm for an hour to rise.

6. 6

   It should double in size.

7. 7

   Punch the dough down and knead for a few minutes, make into a loaf.

8. 8

   Then oil the dough and bread pan ( 13 x 9 ) and put the loaf inside the pan.

9. 9

   Cover that loaf up with the towel and let rise again about 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Cut along the middle.

11. 11

    Bake 350 F 30-40 minute.

12. 12

    Turn out bread and let cool on a rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.