Emily Morrise's Bread

2 c. warm water
2/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 T. active dry yeast
1 1/2 t. salt
1/4 c. vegetable oil
6 c. bread flour

Dissolve sugar in warm water in a large bowl, then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam. Mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth. Return to bowl, cover, and allow to rise until doubled (about 1 hr). Punch down, knead a few minutes, and divide in half. Shape into loaves, place in greased pans. Allow to rise for 30 min. or until risen 1 in. above pans. Bake 30 min at 350. Melt butter on the top when they are finished baking.

You can also do half vegetable oil and half olive oil. Some of the flour can be whole wheat and flax seed can also be added.