Grandma VanDoren's White Bread

• servings: 36 servings

Ingredients

3 cups warm water

3 tablespoons active dry yeast

3 teaspoons salt

4 tablespoons vegetable oil

½ cup white sugar

8 cups bread flour

Directions

In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, salt, oil, sugar, and 4 cups flour. Mix thoroughly, and let sponge rise until doubled in size.

Gradually add about 4 cups flour, kneading until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn several times to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled.

Punch down the dough, let it rest a few minutes. Divide dough into three equal parts. Shape into loaves, and place in three 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch greased bread pans. Let rise until almost doubled.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes. The loaves may need to be covered for the last few minutes with foil to prevent excess browning.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 3 - 1 1/2 pound loaves
• Calories: 137 kcal
• Total Fat: 2 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Sodium: 196 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 25 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 3 g
• Protein: 4 g