New England Cottage Bread

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   Bake

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   in

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   a

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   casserole, measure into mixing bowl:

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   warm water, add, stirring to dissolve 2 packages active dry yeast. Stir in sugar, salt, shortening, and 1/2 the flour.

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   Beat with electric mixer until smooth, mix in rest of flour thoroughly. Cover,

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   let rise

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   in a warm place until doubled (30 minutes). Pour

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   half into greased pan 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan, half into 1

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    1/2 quart baking dish.

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    Let rise.

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    Brush with melted shortening.

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    Bake

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    until brown at 350u00b0 for 40 to 59 minutes.

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    Cover for

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    soft

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    crust,

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    brush with

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    butter and leave uncovered for crunchy crust.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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