Favorite Light Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Scald (don't boil) milk and water; pour over shortening and salt.
3. 3
   Cool to lukewarm.
4. 4
   In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm water.
5. 5
   Add to mixture.
6. 6
   Add 4 cups flour and beat well.
7. 7
   Add remaining flour.
8. 8
   The mixture should not be too sticky.
9. 9
   If so, add a little more flour.
10. 10
    Cover and let rise to doubled size.
11. 11
    Turn onto board and knead.
12. 12
    Make 3 large loaves or 5 small loaves.
13. 13
    Put into loaf pans and let rise to double size.
14. 14
    Then bake at 350° until top is brown.
15. 15
    When cool, slice and butter slices.
16. 16
    May wrap with foil and freeze.
17. 17
    Reheat when desired.
18. 18
    For a whole wheat bread, use 1/2 of flour whole wheat.