Portuguese Bread

1. 1

   Put the sugar, salt and shortening into a bowl and add the boiling water.

2. 2

   Cool to lukewarm.

3. 3

   Dissolve the yeast in the 1 cup warm water.

4. 4

   Add to the sugar-shortening mixture.

5. 5

   Add 3 cups flour and beat smooth.

6. 6

   Add most of the remaining flour gradually. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, adding any remaining flour.

7. 7

   Grease a bowl with olive oil and place the dough in it.

8. 8

   Cover with a towel and place it in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Punch the dough down and divide into halves.

9. 9

   Shape each half into a round loaf and place each into an oiled 8-inch round pan.

10. 10

    Cover again and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about another hour.

11. 11

    Bake in a 400u00b0 oven until nicely browned.

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