Homemade Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Add yeast and warm water in bowl.
2. 2
   Add Crisco or butter, salt, sugar and 1/2 cup flour.
3. 3
   Beat 2 minutes at medium speed with mixer.
4. 4
   Add rest of flour and blend with spoon until nice and smooth.
5. 5
   Cover with cloth and let rise in warm place for about 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Knead 25 strokes and spread even in greased loaf pan. Pat in shape with back of hand.
7. 7
   Let rise.
8. 8
   Put in oven at 375° until brown, 40 to 45 minutes.