Easy Yeast Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour the warm water in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Add yeast; let stand a few minutes.
3. 3
   Add about 1/2 of the flour, sugar, salt and shortening.
4. 4
   Set mixer on medium speed and beat for 2 minutes, or until smooth.
5. 5
   Add rest of flour mixture.
6. 6
   Stir in by hand.
7. 7
   Cover bowl; let rise in warm place for about 30 minutes, or until double in bulk.