Combine water, yeast, and 2 cups of the flour in a mixing bowl. Set aside to sponge for 15 minutes.
2
Add honey, oil, salt, and 4 cups of flour. Mix until dough starts to clean sides of bowl. Change to dough hook (or turn out to knead by hand), and knead 6 to 7 minutes (10 by hand). Add only tablespoons of flour if dough sticks to sides, being careful not to add too much.
3
Form into two loaves and place in greased 9x5 pans. Allow to rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes (1-2 inches above pans). Preheat oven to 350 ten minutes before rising time is done.
4
Bake for 30 minutes, rotating halfway through if needed.
