French Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. In large bowl, dissolve sugar and salt in 1 cup warm water.
2. 2
   Add shortening and yeast. Add flour and mix well with wooden spoon.
3. 3
   Work dough with spoon at 10 minute intervals five times.
4. 4
   Turn dough on floured board into 2 balls.
5. 5
   Let rest for 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Roll each ball into 12 x 9-inches, then roll as for jelly roll.
7. 7
   Place on greased baking sheet and score 6 times.
8. 8
   Let rise for 1 1/2 hours (covered). Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 400°.