bread - basic bread recipe

By tinathorn

Used this for Bread, rolls and cinnamon rolls

Ingredients

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) yeast
• 2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)*
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• Very important to have the right tempreature

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
4. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.