White Sandwich Bread

Okay, so I know I have said a million times that yeast and I are not friends, well, now I am happy to say we are bosom buddies. Samantha,my oldest daughter, finally revealed her secret for perfect bread, and that is patience, which I know nothing about. The rapid rise yeast will eventually do it's thing if you can be patient and not kill it by using water that is too warm. Always err on the side of cooler is better even if it takes a little longer to rise, but believe me, it will rise!

1 pkg. dry rapid rise yeast
1 t sugar
1 C warm water or room temperature
1 1/2 T sugar
1 t kosher salt
2 T vegetable oil
3 C gold medal all purpose flour
Melted butter for brushing on top

Dissolve yeast and 1t sugar in warm water. Stir well. Cover with dish towel and let it get bubbly, about 5-10 min.  Add 1 1/2 T sugar, salt and oil to the yeast mixture and stir. In a large mixing bowl add half the flour and then add in the yeast mixture and beat on low speed of mixer until smooth. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough, you might not use all the flour. I used a dough hook but you don't have to. If you use a dough hook you don't have to knead by hand as long.
Turn dough out on to a slightly floured surface and knead with the heel of your hand 8 min or until smooth and elastic. Place dough into a buttered bowl with the greased side up. Cover with a dish towel,  put in a warm place free from drafts and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 2 hours. I put mine in the garage. I also live in south Texas where it is very warm but you want it about 85 degrees.
Punch down dough and turn out on a floured surface and let rest 15 min.
Roll dough into a 14x7 inch rectangle. Beginning at short end roll up dough firmly not leaving any air holes and pinch edges to seal. Tuck under the ends and place seam side down in a buttered 9x5x3 loaf pan, I used Pyrex. Cover and let rise until doubled about an hour.
Bake at 375 for 40-50 min until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Immediately remove from pan and brush the top with butter.