Basic Yeast Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in the 1/2 cup water.
2. 2
   In a separate bowl, pour 2 cups hot water over sugar, salt and shortening.
3. 3
   Combine dry milk with 2 1/2 cups of flour.
4. 4
   Stir into hot water mixture, beating well.
5. 5
   Add yeast water and enough of remaining flour to form soft dough.
6. 6
   When mixture begins to pull away from sides of pan, turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
7. 7
   Form dough into a ball.
8. 8
   Let rest on kneading surface or in a greased bowl.
9. 9
   Cover with wax paper or a damp cloth.
10. 10
    Let dough rise until it doubles in size, about 50 to 60 minutes.