Grandma's White Bread

1 1/2 cups warm water
1 1/4 tablespoons dry yeast
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3 1/2 cups white flour

Stir the yeast into 1 cup of the warm water until it dissolves. Add the honey and within a few minutes, small bubbles will appear as the yeast ferments. Place the remaining water, flour, and salt into a large mixing bowl and then add the yeast mixture. If you have a mixer, start it on low for 1 minute, then increase the speed to medium for 4 to 6 minutes or until the dough forms into a ball in the bowl. Add more flour if it feels too sticky, but don't make it too dry.

If you don't have a mixer, slowly add the flour and salt mixture to the water, honey and yeast, stirring until you can't anymore, then turn out onto floured surface. Knead bread as you add the remaining flour. Keep kneading for 5 to 10 minutes or as long as needed (until sticky smooth)

Put dough in the large bowl and cover with a damp towel. Let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until dough doubles in bulk.
Literally punch down the dough with your fist. Place on a flat surface and shape as desired. Place in greased bread pan. (makes one large loaf)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Let the dough rise slightly above pans. This should take between 15 and 40 minutes. Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes until golden on the top.