Sweet Amish White Bread

2 cups warm water

1/2 c. white sugar

1 1/2 T. active dry yeast

1 1/2 t. salt

1/4 c. canola oil

5-6 cups bread flour

In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast.

Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.

Mix salt and oil into the yeast.
Mix in flour one cup at a time.

Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth.

Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat.

Cover with a damp cloth.

Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down.
Knead for a few minutes, and divide in half.
Shape into loaves, and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans.

 Allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.