Grandma'S White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour boiling water over lard, sugar and salt.
2. 2
   Use large bowl. Stir until dissolved.
3. 3
   Add 1 cup cold water and let mixture cool to lukewarm.
4. 4
   Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water.
5. 5
   Add to other liquid.
6. 6
   Add flour.
7. 7
   Mix well.
8. 8
   Let rise to double bulk; knock down and let rise again.
9. 9
   Knock down and knead well.
10. 10
    Put in greased and floured bread pans and let rise again.
11. 11
    Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
12. 12
    To keep crust soft, coat with butter while still warm from oven.