Basic Yeast Bread

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in the 1/2 cup water.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, pour 2 cups hot water over sugar, salt and shortening.

3. 3

   Combine dry milk with 2 1/2 cups of flour.

4. 4

   Stir into hot water mixture, beating well.

5. 5

   Add yeast water and enough of remaining flour to form soft dough.

6. 6

   When mixture begins to pull away from sides of pan, turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.

7. 7

   Form dough into a ball.

8. 8

   Let rest on kneading surface or in a greased bowl.

9. 9

   Cover with wax paper or a damp cloth.

10. 10

    Let dough rise until it doubles in size, about 50 to 60 minutes.

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