Basic Bread

2 T sugar
1 c very warm water
1 T yeast
~3 c flour
1 t salt
Optional:
1/4 c powdered milk
1 egg
2 T oil or shortening

Pour water over sugar. Dissolve yeast. When foamy, add milk. Alternate 1/2 c additions of flour with salt, eggs, fat. Knead 10 minutes. Double. Punch, form, or rise twice. Bake at 350; rolls: 25 minutes, loaf: 50 minutes.