White Bread

1. 1

   Scald 2 cups milk; remove from heat.

2. 2

   Add 2 eggs, two 1/4 teaspoons salt and 3 tablespoons sugar.

3. 3

   Cool to lukewarm.

4. 4

   Soften 2 yeast cakes to the milk mixture; beat thoroughly.

5. 5

   Gradually stir in 3 cups flour to make dough that handles easily.

6. 6

   Turn onto floured board; knead until smooth, adding more flour if needed. Place dough in greased bowl; brush with 2 tablespoons melted shortening.

7. 7

   Cover; let rise in warm place 2 to 3 hours, until doubled.

8. 8

   Punch down, knead and shape into loaves.

9. 9

   Place loaves in well-greased pans.

10. 10

    Brush with melted shortening.

11. 11

    Cover; let rise until double in bulk.

12. 12

    Bake in hot oven at 375u00b0 for about 20 minutes.

13. 13

    Reduce heat to 350u00b0 and bake about 45 minutes longer. Yields approximately 2 loaves.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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