White Batter Bread

1. 1

   Pour warm water into large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Sprinkle yeast over water; stir until dissolved.

3. 3

   Let stand 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add shortening, sugar, salt and 1-1/2 cups of the flour.

5. 5

   Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer or 300 vigorous strokes by hand, scraping sides and bottom of bowl frequently.

6. 6

   Stir in remaining flour.

7. 7

   Scrape batter from sides of bowl; cover with clean towel.

8. 8

   Let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir down batter with wooden spoon; spread evenly into greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.

10. 10

    (Batter will be sticky.)

11. 11

    Let rise in warm place, free from draft, until edge of batter reaches about 1/4 inch from top of pan, about 40 minutes.

12. 12

    Bake at 375F for 45 to 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

13. 13

    Remove bread from pan immediately to wire rack; brush top with melted butter.

14. 14

    Cool completely.

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