Ha'Penny Friendship Bread

Directions

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast; blend well.

In small saucepan, heat water and oil until very warm (125 F.). Add warm liquid to flour mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.

Stir in additional 3½ to 4 cups flour, until dough pulls cleanly away from sides of bowl.

On floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 mins. Place dough in greased bowl; cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel.

Let rise in warm place (80-85 F.) until light and doubled in size, about 1½ hrs. Punch down dough several times to remove air bubbles. Allow to rest on board covered with inverted bowl for 14 minutes. Shape as desired.