Basic Homemade Bread

0 In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon of the sugar in the warm water. 
1 Let stand until the surface gets foamy and bubbly - about 10 minutes. 
2 Whisk together remaining sugar, salt, and 3 cups of the flour. 
3 Stir cooled butter into yeast mixture then pour into flour mixture. 
4 Beat until smooth. 
5 Stir in enough remaining flour, a little at a time, to form a soft dough.
6 Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. (see video)
7 Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. 
8 Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. (see image)
9 Punch dough down. 
10 Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. 
11 Shape each into a loaf. (see section on shaping)
12 Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. 
13 Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
14 Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Bread  will sound hollow when tapped. 
15 Remove from oven, place pans on their sides, and cover with a tea towel for soft crusts.
16 After 5 minutes remove from the pans and allow to cool before slicing.=