Basic Yeast Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix yeast, warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar and let cool.
2. 2
   Add shortening, salt and sugar to milk and let cool.
3. 3
   Add yeast and 3 cups of flour; beat well.
4. 4
   Turn out and work in as much flour as needed.
5. 5
   Knead until elastic.
6. 6
   Put in a greased bowl, turn to grease top.
7. 7
   Let rise until double.
8. 8
   Punch down; shape into loaves or rolls.
9. 9
   Let rise until almost double.