Batter-Way Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour the warm water into a large mixing bowl and add the yeast.
2. 2
   Let stand a few minutes, then stir to dissolve.
3. 3
   Add about half the flour, sugar, salt and shortening.
4. 4
   Start the mixer on medium speed (or beat by hand ) and beat 2 minutes or until smooth.
5. 5
   Stop mixer.
6. 6
   Add the rest of the flour and stir in by hand until flour disappears.
7. 7
   Beating in this recipe will take the place of kneading.
8. 8
   Scrape down batter from sides of bowl.
9. 9
   Cover bowl with waxed paper and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.