Recipes Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes Grandma VanDoren's White Bread 4.8 (1,185) 993 Reviews 229 Photos What Grandma used to make! Our family's favorite. The recipe was never written down (that I know of) until she shared it with me when she was in her 90's. Submitted by Marilyn VanDoren Sim Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 229 229 229 229 Servings: 36 Yield: 3 - 1 1/2 pound loaves Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings 3 cups warm water 3 tablespoons active dry yeast 3 teaspoons salt 4 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ cup white sugar 8 cups bread flour Directions In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, salt, oil, sugar, and 4 cups flour. Mix thoroughly, and let sponge rise until doubled in size. Gradually add about 4 cups flour, kneading until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn several times to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled. Punch down the dough, let it rest a few minutes. Divide dough into three equal parts. Shape into loaves, and place in three 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch greased bread pans. Let rise until almost doubled. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes. The loaves may need to be covered for the last few minutes with foil to prevent excess browning. I Made It Print 1,819 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 137 Calories 2g Fat 25g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Calories 137 % Daily Value * Total Fat 2g 3% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Sodium 196mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 25g 9% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 3g Protein 4g 8% Calcium 6mg 0% Iron 2mg 8% Potassium 51mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.