Amish White Bread

I am fascinated with the Amish. I really love the simple way that they do things. Some part of me wishes that I could live so plainly, but I wouldn't know where to begin. So for now I will stick to making some Amish recipes. This bread is so good. It is so soft with just a touch of sweetness. I think that I will make it again and again. It would be great made into a raisin swirl bread. I think that I will do that next time I make it. This recipe makes 2 large loaves of bread.

Source:mommyskitchen
Ingredients:
2 c warm water (110 degrees)
1/3 - 2/3 c white sugar (I used 1/3 cup)
1.5 tbsp dry active yeast
1.5 tbsp salt
1/4 c vegetable oil
6 c bread flour (I wouldn't substitute this because I think that bread flour makes this so soft)

In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in the yeast. Allow to proof until the yeast resembles a creamy foam. Mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in the flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes and divide in half. Shape into loaves, and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until the dough has risen 1 inch above the pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

*If making cinnamon swirl bread, just spread some melted butter on top of the dough and sprinkle with a generous amount of cinnamon and sugar and then roll up the dough.