JUDY’S HOMEMADE BREAD

15 cups of flour
4 heaping teaspoons of salt
4 teaspoons of sugar
¼ cup of dry yeast
½ cup of oil
6 cups of hot water
1 cup of warm water

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl and set aside. In another bowl combine yeast, sugar, and the 1 cup of warm water. Stir and let rise for 1 minute and then add the oil.

Add the 6 cups of hot water to flour and salt, stir a little create a small well in the middle; add the yeast mixture. Knead dough. Add additional water as needed. Pat with oil and let dough rest for 20 minutes. Knead again for at least 5 minutes. Let rise again until it has doubled in size. Shape loaves. Let rise ¾ of an inch over the top of the bread pans. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 5 medium loaves.