White Bread Recipe

2 packages of yeast (or 1 1/2 Tbsp)
1/2 c warm water
1 Tbsp sugar
mix these and let them stand

in a mixing bowl mix: w/ a dough hook
1 3/4 c hot tap water
1 Tbsp salt
2 Tbsp honey (generous)
2 Tbsp oil
3 c Flour

then add yeast mixture and 3-3 1/2 more cups of more flour (add one cup at a time until the dough starts to pull away from the sides, that's when you know you have added enough)

knead the dough in the mixing bowl with the dough hook for 5 minutes on low
cover & let rise for 45minutes
Turn mixer back on, on low and beat the dough down again, just a few seconds
let rise again for 20 minutes
oil a board, knead, and divide the dough in half, shape it into 2 loaves and put into 2 greased loaf pans.
cover and let it rise again for 30-45 minutes (in the pans)

Bake @ 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
I know you have to let it rise a bunch, but its totally worth it! Its sooo good! enjoy!