Directions: |
Directions:Mix the hot water (not scalding but hot from tap), sugar, and yeast in the mixing bowl of a mixer using the dough hook. Stir mix to cover yeast with water. Let sit 10-15 minutes until the yeast blooms and becomes fragrant. Add the vegetable oil, salt, and flour, one cup at a time. Continue mixing for a few minutes until the dough clings to the hook and pulls from the side of the bowl. Mix another 5 minutes after a non-sticky dough has formed. Don't be afraid to add flour 1 Tbsp. at a time if needed.
Pour a tab bit of oil into the bottom of a ceramic or glass bowl. Remove dough from hook and place in bol. Roll dough gently to cover with oil. Place a tea cloth or plastic wrap over the bowl and let the dough sit in a warm place to rise for about 1 1/2 hours or until it doubles in size.
Punch down dough, shape into an oval loaf-like shape, and turn seams under. Place in a greased loaf pan and cover again with a tea cloth or loose plastic wrap (spray plastic wrap with cooking oil if you are worried it will stick). Let dough rise a second time until almost doubled, about an hour.
Preheat oven to 350º. Bake for about 25 minutes. The top will be a golden brown and will sound hollow when you thump on it. Let set in pan about 5 minutes before turning onto a cooling rack. DO NOT cut until the bread has cooled at least 15 minutes. |
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