Amish White Bread

Here's a recipe that I came across recently. I've made it twice and it is a good, hearty bread. Be sure to let the yeast proof sufficiently - I let mine sit about 30 minutes before I continue.

2 cups warm water
2/3 cup white sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. active dry yeast
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 cups bread flour

Dissolve sugar in warm water; add yeast and allow to proof. Add salt and vegetable oil. Add flour 1 cup at a time. Knead until smooth. Let rise in well-oiled bowl till double (cover with damp cloth) - about 1 hour. Punch down, knead a few minutes and divide in half. Shape into loaves and place in bread pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.