Instructions
Make your oven a proofer: Turn you oven to 200 degrees. Once it has reached that temperature, turn it off.
Dough: Combine yeast, sugar and warm water in large mixing bowl and let it stand for about 10 minutes or until bubbly. Add salt, vegetable oil and egg yolk to yeast and mix together using paddle attachment or by hand. Add flour 1 cup at a time {changing to dough hook if using a mixer} until the dough barely sticks to your bowl. Continue to use your dough hook and “knead” for an additional 2-3 minutes or turn dough out onto floured surface and knead by hand for 2-3 minutes.
Bread: Once your dough is made. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into long loaves. Using a sharp knife, cut diagonal slits into the top of the bread {about 4}, being sure not to cut too deep. Cover dough with a towel and put into the warm oven to rise for 15 minutes.
Baking: Once bread has risen for 15 minutes, remove it from the warm oven and turn the oven on to 375 degrees. Once preheated, bake bread for 15-18 minutes or until bread is golden brown. Serve warm. Store at room temperature in a Ziploc bag for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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