Outrageously Easy Big Bread

Ingredients

• 1/2 ounce active dry yeast (2 packets)
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 2 cups hot water
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 cups flour
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 cups flour

Directions

1. 1

   This recipe can be halved to make one loaf.

2. 2

   Combine yeast and warm water in a small bowl without stirring, set aside.

3. 3

   Sir together hot water, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl until dissolved. Add first 3 cups of flour and mix.

4. 4

   Pour oil and yeast into bowl. Add remaining 3 cups of flour and mix well. Cover the bowl with towel and set aside to rise for at least 45 minutes.

5. 5

   On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into half. Shape into loaf and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Cover the dough with a towel and set aside to rise again for at least 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Bake in a 375 degree oven for 23 minutes.