Combine the yeast, warm water (110 degrees), brown sugar and salt and let it sit until the yeast gets bubbly.  Usually about 10 minutes. 

Once the yeast is bubbly, add the rest of the ingredients into the bowl. Mix and knead until the flour is all mixed in. The dough should be soft to the touch but not stick to your finger. If it's still sticky, you may need to add a little more flour. Add flour, if needed, by 1/2 cup and then mix and check. You don't want your dough to get too dry and tough!

When the bread is all mixed and the right consistency, cover it lightly with a towel or loose lid and let it rise until double in size.  This usually takes about an hour depending on how warm your kitchen is. 

Once the bread has doubled in size, remove the dough from the mixing bowl and divide the dough into 6 equal parts.  Knead each piece of dough to get all the air bubbles out of the dough and then shape into a loaf and place into a greased bread pan. 

Allow the loaves to rise until doubled in size again and cover them with a towel while they are rising!  

When the loaves have doubled in size, carefully place the bread in the preheated 350 degree oven and bake for 20-24 minutes. Any sudden movement or bumping of the bread at this point can cause the bread to fall.

Bread should sound hollow when you tap the crust when it's done.  Remove from the oven and remove the bread from the pans and allow to cool on a rack.  Once the bread is cool, bag it up to keep it fresh.  You can freeze bread for 1-2 months. 

Slice your fresh bread and slather it with butter and enjoy!