Homemade Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Set aside 1 1/2 cups of flour from the total amount for use later.
2. 2
   Mix remaining flour, yeast and all other dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Heat Crisco and water until very warm and Crisco is melted.
4. 4
   Stir warm liquids into dry ingredients.
5. 5
   Mix in egg. Knead in 1 cup of the remaining flour; form into a ball.
6. 6
   Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
7. 7
   After 10 minutes, knead in the 1/2 cup remaining flour and shape into two greased loaf pans.
8. 8
   Cover and let rise for about 45 minutes.
9. 9
   Bake at 325° for approximately 35 minutes.