Adobe Bread Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, soften the yeast in the lukewarm water.
2. 2
   Mix the salt, 2 Tbsp.
3. 3
   of the shortening, and the cool water together and add in to the yeast mix.
4. 4
   Sift in the flour gradually, beating well after each addition for a smooth consistency.
5. 5
   You will probably have to knead in the final c. of flour.
6. 6
   Shape the dough into a ball, brish lightly with the remaining shortening, and cover with a dry cloth.
7. 7
   Set the bowl in a hot place till doubled in bulk, anout 1 hour.
8. 8
   Punch the dough down and, on a floured board, knead about 5 min.
9. 9
   Shape into 2 round loaves on a well greased baking sheet.
10. 10
    Cover with a dry cloth and set to rise another 45 min.
11. 11
    Preheat the oven to 400F.
12. 12
    Bake the loaves on a cookie sheet 50 min, till they are light brown and sound hollow when tapped.