versatile bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• in a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. lightly grease two baking sheets.
• in a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the sugar, salt, oil and 1 cup of flour; stir well to combine. stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.
• lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). divide the dough into twelve equal pieces and form into rounds. place the rounds on prepared baking sheets. cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
• bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. place on a wire rack to cool.