White Bread

1. Dissolve 4 1/2 tsp. yeast in 1 cup lukewarm water. Add 1 tsp. sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes.

2. Place 4 cups lukewarm milk in a mixing bowl. Add 5 tbsp sugar and 5 tsp. salt. Add the yeast mixture and mix.

3. Add 5 tbsp. oil; mix.

4. Add 12 cups flour, continuously mixing until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

5. Cover with a clean dishcloth and let rise until doubled in size (20-30 minutes).

6. Remove dough from bowl, punch down, and cut into four equal sized loaves. Shape and place in greased bread pans. Cover with a clean dishcloth and let rise until doubled in size (20-30 minutes).

7. Just before placing in oven, sprinkle a little cold water over raised dough.

8. Bake at 375* for 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans as soon as baked. Cool on wire rack.