homemade bread

I have been looking for a really great bread recipe that's quick and easy and I came across this one. We have loved this bread. We went through two loaves this weekend {I'm sure the honey butter didn't help, either!}. This recipe is easiest if a large mixer is used. Although, I do not own a mixer and I was able to knead the dough by hand.

5 cups warm water
1/4 cup oil
1 1/2 tablespoon salt
1 cup honey or 3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoon yeast
3 tablespoon dough enhancer, (optional- I didn't use this)
11 1/4 cups all-purpose flour {I actually ended up using 13 cups- 7 cups white flour and 6 cups whole wheat flour}

Combine water, oil, salt, sugar (or honey) and dough enhancer. Add yeast, mix. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. Depending on your altitude, humidity, etc. just add flour until it is not sticking to your finger, just nice and soft. Knead for 8 - 10 minutes in your mixer or by hand.

Divide into 4 parts. Shape each part into a loaf and place into greased loaf pans. {Here is a great picture tutorial on how to make your loaves the correct way. I had no idea how to do it the right way until I came across this tutorial.} Cover and allow to rise until dough is 1 inch above pan. {For dough to rise faster, heat oven to 175 degrees, then turn it off. Put dough in loaf pans in oven. Usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour.} Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from pans immediately to cool and butter tops.