Easy Homemade White Bread

Instructions

1. 1. In a KitchenAid mixer (or large mixing bowl), dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.
2. 2. In another bowl, combine flour and salt.
3. 3. Add 2 cups of flour mixture and margarine to yeast mixture.
4. 4. Stir slowly until combined.
5. 5. Add 1/2 cup of flour at a time, while stirring slowly, allowing to combine thoroughly after each addition.
6. 6. After all flour has been added and dough pulls from the sides, knead for 8 minutes.
7. 7. Remove from bowl and oil. Place dough in bowl and roll it in oil to coat.
8. 8. Cover with a cloth and allow to rise for about 1 hour, till dobuled.
9. 9. Deflate the dough and roll it around on a lightly floured surface.
10. 10. Divide the dough into 2 equal halves and roll into loaves.
11. 11. Place each loaf in a greased dough pan.
12. 12. Cover and allow to rise for another 40 minutes, or doubled.
13. 13. Meanwhile preheat oven to 425°F.
14. 14. Lower temperature to 375°F and bake for 25 minutes.
15. 15. Remove from oven, coat the tops with margarine and return to oven.
16. 16. Bake for another 5 minutes.
17. 17. Enjoy topped with a little butter, honey or jam.