White Bread

1. 1

   Soften yeast in lukewarm water.

2. 2

   Place milk, shortening, salt and sugar in large mixing bowl and wait until it is lukewarm.

3. 3

   Then add softened yeast mixture.

4. 4

   Stir until well mixed.

5. 5

   Add 4 cups sifted flour and stir until thoroughly mixed.

6. 6

   Cover with clean cloth and place in fairly warm place.

7. 7

   Let rise for about 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Then remove cloth, add remaining flour and mix well. Turn dough onto floured board and knead until satiny smooth, about 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Round dough into smooth ball and place in a larger bowl.

10. 10

    Cover with clean cloth and place in warm spot away from drafts.

11. 11

    Allow to rise until double in bulk, about 2 hours.

12. 12

    Punch dough down and cut in half, then each portion half again.

13. 13

    Mold into loaves and place each loaf into greased bread pan.

14. 14

    Cover with a clean cloth and let loaves rise until double in bulk, about 1 hour.

15. 15

    Bake loaves 1 hour at 375u00b0 for about 15 minutes at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes.

16. 16

    Turn off and heat for the last 15 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.