Country White Bread

This bread is a classic light bread, perfect to add to any meal or use for sandwiches. The addition of eggs, honey, and oil make this bread a bit richer than some doughs.. The dough can also be used to make cinnamon raisin bread or cinnamon rolls. 


We like whole grains and prefer to add some whole wheat flour in place of some of the all-purpose flour.

2 T yeast
2 cups warm water
1/4 cup honey or sugar
1 T salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil or soft butter
6 1/2 to 7 cup all-purpose flour

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add honey, salt, eggs, oil, and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in just enough flour to form a soft dough. 

Turn dough onto an oiled surface and knead until smooth, about 6-8 minutes. (If your mixer has a kneading hook, you may machine knead for five minutes.) Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.  Punch dough down. Divide and shape into three loaves. Place in loaf pans.

Let rise until doubled. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Remove from pans and cool.

If you wish, brush some butter on top while still warm. Try to let it cool before eating!