Mom's Bread

Mom's Bread


3 cups warm water

1 Tbsp + 1 tsp yeast

1/4 - 1/3 cup honey (depending on taste)


1 1/2 tsp salt

1/3 cup oil

6+ cups flour, divided


Stir together water, yeast and honey. When yeast begins foaming add salt and oil. Stir then add 3 cups flour. Continue stirring in flour until dough begins to stick together and pull away from the edge of the dough. When you touch it, it will be slightly sticky but should not stick to your hand. Knead on a floured surface for a couple minutes until elastic. Cut dough in thirds and form into loaves. Place in greased loaf pans. Let rise 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours in a warm, draft-free spot (dough will be about an inch above the edge of the pan). Bake at 355 F about 20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pans and cool on wire rack. Drizzle with butter. Makes 3 loaves.


Note: Can make flour up to 1/2 whole wheat. Can also shape the dough into rolls - bake at the same temperature for a little less time.
submitted by: Saralynn Jensen