Bread Machine: place ingredients in bread machine in the order listed. Select either dough (if you want to bake in oven) or 2 lb loaf.

Hand knead: mix yeast and ½ cup warm water. Set aside. Add sugar to remaining water, stir until dissolved. Add oil. Mix dry ingredients. Add yeast water to dry ingredients. Slowly work in remaining water. Add flour as needed to make non-sticky dough.

Knead for 5 minutes. Place in oiled bowl and coat dough. Place towel over dough and leave it to rise for 1 hour. Punch down and shape.

Bake in 325 oven for 30 – 45 minutes. Bread should be tan in color and make a hollow sound when tapped.