Categories: Bread

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp active dry yeast
• 2 cups warm water
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 4 1/2 - 5 cups bread flour

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the salt, sugar and 2 cups of 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 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about one hour.

3. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into 12 inch long loaves.

4. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

5. With a sharp knife, make four shallow slashes across the top of each loaf. Brush with softened butter.

6. I like to sprinkle mine with garlic powder, a tiny bit of salt and some Italian seasoning.

7. Bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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