The Best Sandwich Bread -

In a mixing bowl combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Whisk until it is thoroughly combined. Set the mixture aside for about 5 - 10 minutes or until foam forms on top of the mixture. While the yeast mixture is activating in a separate bowl combine all the dry ingredients. Mix the dry ingredients and set aside.
Once the foam has formed on top of the yeast mixture add in the oil, and ONLY 2 cups of flour. Set aside the remaining 1/4 cup of flour. Stir the mixture together until it is thoroughly combined. It will begin to pull away from the sides of the bowl and form a dough ball.
Using the remaining 1/4 cup of flour lightly dust your counter and turn the dough out. Lightly flour the top of the dough and knead 3-4 minutes or until the remaining 1/4 of flour has been thoroughly incorporated. Put the dough in a bowl and cover with a tea towel for one hour or until it has doubled in size.
Once the dough has doubled in size punch the dough down. Next, turn the dough out onto your work surface and shape it into a loaf. (You may need to lightly flour your counter and or your hands.) Place the dough into a well-greased loaf pan and set in a warm draft-free space until it doubles in size. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350 °F or until you have a golden brown crust. Immediately remove the bread from the loaf pan and place it on a cooling rack. Butter the top and sides of the bread to prevent the bread from hardening and drying out.

Once the bread is completely cool (it usually takes about an hour) store the bread in a plastic bag. It will keep for about 5 - 7 days.