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Easy Homemade White Bread

Ingredients:4 C all-purpose flour1 1/2 C lukewarm water1 packet (or 2 1/4 tsp) dry yeast2 Tbsp Olive Oil1 tsp salt

Instructions:

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. The key is to make sure it is lukewarm...not hot, not cold, but the special place in between. I like to measure out the water in my glass measuring cup and then whisk the yeast in until it dissolves. Then, sit this aside for a minute to let the yeast have a little party and really get going. In a glass mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 C of the flour, olive oil and salt. Mix in the Partying Yeast and combine until it is thoroughly blended. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for about 30 minutes. This allows the yeast to mingle with the other ingredients and hopefully make some new connections. Add 2 C of flour to the mixture, 1/2 C at a time. Mix well, but don't overwork the dough. This is the time to add spices to the dough, too. I used a secret combination of Italian...

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