Hard Do Bread

Recipe View In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. (10 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the oil, melted margarine, salt, and 1 ½ cups of flour. Stir well to combine. Gradually mix in the remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, beating well after each addition until a shaggy dough forms. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. 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. (1 hour 10 minutes)

Recipe View Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 15 minutes. (20 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (10 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Cool in pan for 5 minutes and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. (35 minutes)