Grandmother's Famous Bread

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   In a small bowl, combine yeast and 1 cups of lukewarm water.

2. 2

   In a BIG bowl, combine 3/4 cups sugar, salt, shortening, 6 cups water, and the 8 cups of flour.

3. 3

   Stir.

4. 4

   Add yeast and water mixture.

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   Add 6 more cups of flour.

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   Mix until thick enough to knead.

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   Add more flour if needed.

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   Knead.

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   Let rise for about 1 hour.

10. 10

    Punch it down and let it rise again.

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    Put dough in multiple bread pans.

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    Let raise until it looks like a proper loaf.

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    Rub a little melted bacon grease on the top to prevent splitting.

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    Bake each loaf at 350 for 30 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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