Basic White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Place shortening, sugar and salt in mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Add hot milk and stir to soften shortening.
3. 3
   Let cool.
4. 4
   Beat in eggs.
5. 5
   Soften yeast in the warm water; add to shortening mixture.
6. 6
   Add 4 cups of flour.
7. 7
   Beat smooth.
8. 8
   Add enough of rest of flour to make soft dough; knead 8 to 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Place in a greased bowl.
10. 10
    Turn over once so top of dough is greased.
11. 11
    Cover with cloth and let rise until double (approximately 1 1/4 hours).
12. 12
    Punch down and let rest 10 minutes.
13. 13
    Shape into loaves and place into greased pans.
14. 14
    Let rise again (about 1 hour).
15. 15
    Bake at 400° for 25 or 30 minutes. Remove from pans immediately and let cool.