Sandwich bread

2 c warm water
1 pkg yeast
5-6 c flour
1 T light brown sugar
2 T olive oil
2 ½ tsp salt

Stir yeast into 1/2 c warm water and the sugar. Let stand until it bubbles.

Combine 5 c flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, remaining 1 ½ c. water, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms. Continue for another 8 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, knead a smooth, firm, elastic dough is formed.

Put the dough into an oiled bowl and roll it around to coat all over. Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside to rise for 1 ½ h or until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 425ºF.

Punch down the dough and knead for a minute. Place the dough into baking pans, loosely covered, for 30 min or until doubled in size.

Bake the dough for 45 minutes. Allow cool before slicing.