First I measure out the water into my bowl, making sure it is warm but not hot. Then I add sugar, salt and oil, mixing until the sugar and salt have dissolved. I add the yeast, mixing just until moistened and then I let it rest until the yeast looks nice and foamy. After that I add the eggs, beaten, and stir until well combined. Next I  add the last ingredient, flour. The amount really will depend on what brand of flour you are using, I usually add most of what the recipe calls for and then I mix it up with a fork and add until it starts to come together as a dough and stops looking sticky and wet. That is when I use my hands to finish mixing, adding more flour as needed until I have a nice dough that doesn’t stick to my hands. I knead until smooth, for just a few minutes, and then shape into a ball. I leave in my mixing bowl and cover with a towel to rise for 15 minutes. 

Now, bread dough will rise on the counter just fine all by itself. In a warm place is best but not too hot. A trick I learned is to preheat my oven, just for 2 minutes (I set a timer), and then turn the oven off. It will be warm enough to rise very well but not hot enough to bake it yet. It also keeps my dough out of the way and off the counter so I can tidy up. In my house flour always ends up everywhere when I’m baking.