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