Great Grandma’s Country White Bread

Great Grandma’s Country White Bread
Makes 2-3 loaves

Ingredients:
1 TBS. sugar
1 TBS. yeast
2 c. warm water, divided
2 tsp. salt
3 TBS. margarine
7-8 c. flour, divided

What to Do:
In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, yeast and 1/4 c. warm water. Let stand 5-10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix 1 c. flour, salt, margarine, and 3/4 c. warm water; add to the yeast and mix well.
Stir in the remaining 1 c. water with 4-5 c. of flour (stirring vigorously) or enough flour so that the dough forms into a ball.
Sponge rise until dough is doubled in size.
Turn onto a floured surface and knead 5-10 minutes, adding additional flour as needed.
Place in a bowl and let rise until double.
Punch down and shape into 2 or 3 loaves. Place in loaf pans. Let rise until double. Bake at 375* for 30-35 min. Enjoy!