Perfect White Bread

1. 1

   Soften dry yeast in warm water (110u00b0).

2. 2

   Combine hot milk, sugar, salt and shortening.

3. 3

   Cool to lukewarm.

4. 4

   Stir in 2 cups of the flour; beat well.

5. 5

   Add the softened yeast; mix.

6. 6

   Add enough flour to make dough medium stiff.

7. 7

   Turn out on lightly floured surface; knead until smooth (8 to 10 minutes).

8. 8

   Shape in a ball; place in lightly greased bowl.

9. 9

   Turn once to grease surface. Cover; let rise until double in size (1 1/4 hours).

10. 10

    Punch down. Cut in 2 portions.

11. 11

    Shape each into smooth ball; cover; let rise 10 minutes.

12. 12

    Shape in loaves; place in greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans, covered.

13. 13

    Let rise until doubled (45 to 60 minutes).

14. 14

    Bake in 400u00b0 oven for 35 minutes or until done.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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