Homemade Bread

1. 1

   Place water in mixing bowl and add yeast.

2. 2

   Stir in 1 3/4 cups lukewarm water; add half of sifted flour, salt, sugar and shortening.

3. 3

   Beat with spoon until smooth, batter falls from spoon in sheets.

4. 4

   Using hands, mix in enough remaining flour until dough cleans bowl.

5. 5

   Turn onto lightly floured board.

6. 6

   Cover and let rest 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Knead until smooth (about 10 minutes).

8. 8

   Round up in greased bowl; bring greased side up.

9. 9

   Let rise in warm place 1 hour or until double in size.

10. 10

    Punch down and let rise 30 minutes more.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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