Simple 1 Hour Bread

8 cups white bread flour

1/2 cup sugar

5 tsp. salt

3 Tbsp. instant yeast

3 Tbsp. oil

3 1/2 +2 Tbsp. cups very warm water

1. Mix dry ingredients. Add oil and water. Mix for 1 minute and then check the consistency of the dough. The dough should be very sticky. If it is too dry, add more water.

2. Mix for 5 minutes. (Do not add anymore flour after the dough has finished mixing.)

3. Spray kneading surface with cooking spray and turn dough out onto surface. Knead dough briefly until it has a smooth consistency. It will stick way less to your hands if you spray them too before handling the dough.

4. Divide dough into 3 pieces (or more if you wish to have smaller loaves) and shape loaves into desired shapes and place in pans. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 25 minutes.

5. Bake loaves at 350 for 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

6. If you want a soft crust, rub golden browned tops with a stick of real butter while still warm.