French Bread

8 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. dry yeast
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. shortening (Crisco)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 3 to 4 c. bread flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
  2. 2
    In large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon sugar, shortening, salt and boiling water.
  3. 3
    Cool to lukewarm and add yeast mixture.
  4. 4
    Stir in 3 to 4 cups flour; knead for 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Divide in half.

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