Avanti's Sweet Bread

This tastes like the bread from avanti's italian restaurant in bloomington illinois.

Dissolve yeast in warm water.

Let sit , undisturbed for about 10 minutes.

You should see little bubbles appear.

This tells you that the yeast is active.

In a large bowl , mix oil , eggs , salt , sugar and water and yeast mixture together till blended.

Add flour one cup at a time , mixing well after each addition.

Knead till smooth and elastic.

Let rise till doubled , about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Repeat the kneading and rising.

Punch down.

Cut dough into 2 pieces.

Let rise , covered for 10 minutes.

Shape into 2 oblong loaves , about 14 inches long.

Place on greased cookie sheets.

Cover: let rise again , about 50-60 minutes.

Cut slash down middle of bread or 3 slashes diagonally on top.

Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.

warm water, active dry yeast, egg, salt, granulated sugar, bread flour, vegetable oil