In a large bowl, combine water, sugar and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes.
Add salt and oil and stir.
Add flour 1 cup at a time.
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.
Place dough in an oiled bowl and turn to coat.
Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Punch down dough.
Knead for 3 minutes.
Divide in half and shape into 2 loaves.
Place loaves into greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.
Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Remove from pans and let cool.
