s.c.a. trail bread

ingredients

• servings: 2
• 1/3 cup honey
• 3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 9 cups bread flour

recipe

preparation time: 30 mins cook time: 1 hr

ready time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, dissolve honey and yeast in warm water. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
• stir in oil, salt and 4 cups of flour. stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead for about 15 minutes. the dough should be soft like a baby's butt and it should not stick to your hands. lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• deflate the dough and turn it out a lightly floured surface. divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, until loaves sound hollow when on the bottom. serve hot out of the oven or let cool and store for later.