Ellen'S Yeast Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together hot water and shortening and set aside.
2. 2
   In large bowl, stir together sugar, salt, dry yeast and 5 cups flour. Add water mixture and beat 2 minutes with mixer.
3. 3
   Add eggs, powdered milk and 7 cups flour.
4. 4
   Beat well with mixer.
5. 5
   Add 5 cups flour and mix well using bread hook on mixer.
6. 6
   Turn on floured surface and knead well.
7. 7
   Put in bowl and cover with towel.
8. 8
   Let rise in warm place until double. Punch down and let raise again. Punch down and form into 6 loaves; raise until double.
9. 9
   Bake 30 minutes at 350°.
10. 10
    Remove from pan; brush tops with butter, cover with towel and let cool.