Homemade Bread

3 Cups warm water
3 Tbs dry active yeast
1 1/4-1/2 cup sugar
8 cups all purpose or whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oil
2 tsp salt

In a large bowl proof the yeast ( add the water, the yeast, and a Tbs of sugar, mix then let sit until the yeast starts to foam.) After it proofs add the rest of the ingrediants. If oyu have a stand mixer, using your dough hook, mix until just combined and dough is velvety smooth. YOu may need ot add a little more flour.
If you don't have a stand mixer, knead dough until smooth and velvety. Then set aside and let rise for 1 hour.
You may then shape the bread by making a long snake and tying it like a knot, of placing it in loaf pans or into bundt pans. Bake about 25-30 minutes or until it is browned on top at 350 degrees. The large the bread the longer it takes. Mine usually takes about 32-40 minutes. It also depends on your oven.

Yield: 3 large loaves or a dozen rolls