Whisk together water, yeast, and sugar in a large mixing bowl for 1-2 minutes. Let it sit and bloom for 5-10 minutes.
Stir in salt and oil. Mix in flour 1 cup at a time using a Danish dough whisk. Create a shaggy dough that's not too wet and not too dry.
Knead the dough while it's in the bowl for a moment, then dump onto lightly floured surface and continue kneading. Add bits of flour as needed until a smooth dough ball forms, approximately 5 minutes of kneading.
Lightly grease or oil the mixing bowl, put dough ball in bowl, cover with towel, let it rest and rise for about an hour.
Dump dough onto lightly floured surface and knead for a moment. Shape into a loaf and put into lightly greased or oiled bread pan (preferably cast iron). Cover with towel, let it rest and rise for about an hour.
Preheat oven to 375°F, then bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes. Allow the bread to cool before slicing and enjoying.
