The recipe I got for this is from a book called “Canadian Heritage Breads.” I changed it a bit, it called for using melted butter as the oil, I used olive oil.
1 tsp Sugar ½ tbsp yeast ½ cup of warm water 2 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp olive oil (I added maybe an extra teaspoon) 2 tsp salt 2 cups milk, scalded 2 cups flour, first amount 4 cups flour, second amount (It called for 4 cups but I just used 3 it was the right amount)
Scald the milk and let it cool. Add the first amount of sugar into a bowl with water and sugar. Rest for about 10 minutes. Add the remaining sugar, oil, salt and the first amount of flour and mix until smooth. Work in the remaining flour, and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Proof in a greased bowl for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Punch the dough down. Divide into 2 equal loaves and place into greased loaf pans. Let rise until doubled in size, about 35–45 minutes. Preheat oven to 400*F. Bake for about 30 minutes until loaves are golden brown.
I dunno, I find that homemade bread never lasts as long. It is just that much better and satisfying. But, like others said if you scale it up and make more you can just freeze it. Toasting a partially frozen slice of bread is just another level of perfect.