Avanti Bread

Description
Avanti bread is a cross between Italian bread and sweet bread made by hand so it can't be found anywhere else. This bread is soooo good!!

Ingredients

 * ¾ cup warm water
 * 1 package active dry yeast
 * 1 egg beaten
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ cup granulated sugar
 * 3 cups bread flour
 * 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions

 * 1) Dissolve yeast in warm water.
 * 2) Mix oil, eggs, salt and sugar together till blended.
 * 3) Add flour one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
 * 4) Knead till smooth and elastic.
 * 5) Let rise till doubled, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
 * 6) Repeat the kneading and rising.
 * 7) Punch down.
 * 8) Cut dough into 2 pieces.
 * 9) Let rise, covered for 10 minutes.
 * 10) Shape into 2 oblong loaves, about 14 inches long.
 * 11) Place on greased cookie sheets.
 * 12) Cover: let rise again, about 50 – 60 minutes.
 * 13) Cut slash down middle of bread or 3 slashes diagonally on top.
 * 14) Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.