Gather 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 packet active dry yeast, 1 1/4 cups warm water, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons oil
Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl
Let the yeast sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy
Add salt, oil, and 2 cups of flour
Stir until combined
Add the remaining flour gradually
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes
Place the dough in a greased bowl
Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled in size
Punch down the dough
Shape the dough into a loaf
Place the dough in a greased loaf pan
Cover and let it rise again for 30 to 45 minutes
Preheat the oven to 375°F
Bake the loaf for 30 to 35 minutes
Remove the bread from the pan
Cool the bread on a wire rack before slicing