French Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water and let stand 10 minutes. Add to very warm water the shortening, sugar and salt.
2. 2
   Add enough flour to make stiff dough.
3. 3
   Let stand 10 minutes, then work down 5 times 5 minutes apart.
4. 4
   Divide dough into 2 parts.
5. 5
   Roll each out flat and then roll like jelly roll.
6. 6
   Cut diagonally 4 or 5 times across top.
7. 7
   Put in French bread pan or on a cookie sheet and let stand to raise 1 1/2 hours.
8. 8
   Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until light brown.