2 c. warm water
2/3 c. sugar
2 T. Yeast
2 t. salt
1/4 c. oil
6 c. flour
1. Mix warm water, sugar and yeast into bowl, allow to rest for about 10 minutes (it will be frothy).
2. Add in salt, oil and 3 c. flour and mix well.
3. Add flour, one cup at a time, dough will be a nice ball with a soft velvety touch. Knead by hand for 8-10 minutes or 1-2 minutes with the Kitchenaid
4. Allow bread to rise covered, free from draft until doubled in size. (about an hour) Punch down and briefly knead by hand (30-45 seconds)
5. Divide into equal parts place two in well-greased loaf pans.
6. Loosely cover and allow to rise for an additional 30 minutes.
7. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for approx 30 minutes (it will be golden on the top. Make sure the center is not gooey and cooked, avoid overbaking.
Variation Silver Dollar City Cinnamon Sweet Bread
Grease a medium size loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Divide bread dough into 4 pieces. Shape into a loaf. Slice loaf of bread dough every 2 inches but don't cut all of the way through. Twist bread gently and roll it in melted butter. The twist gently and roll in equal parts brown sugar and white sugar with 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon. Plop in pan and bake 30-35 minutes.
Glaze with powdered sugar frosting
1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 t. vanilla, 1 T butter melted, and water until thin like a glaze
