• 4 cups of all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting counter top
• 2 teaspoons yeast
• 5 tablespoons brown sugar
• 11/4 cups warm water or milk can be used in the place of water
• 1/4 cup olive or coconut oil
• 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• in a stand mixer, place flour, yeast. sugar and salt. mix on low speed until combined
• next, put the mixer or medium speed and add in oil followed by water slowly. allow to knead in mixer for about 6-8 minutes until a sticky smooth dough is formed.
• in a lightly greased bowl, place dough and cover with a kitchen towel and set in a warm place in kitchen to rise or double in size (1 hour)
• after dough has risen, punch down the middle and return to mixer to knead for the final time for 3 minutes. remove from mixer, place on floured counter top and form into bread. place in a lightly greased bread loaf pan.
• allow to rise or double in size for another 45 minutes. place in preheated oven for about 30- 35 minutes (depending on the oven used)
• once baked until golden brown, remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for about 10 minutes before removing and place on a rack to cool completely.
• serve with side of choice
• enjoy!

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