Homemade Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Combine milk, sugar, salt and shortening.
3. 3
   Add 2 cups flour; stir well.
4. 4
   Now add softened yeast. Add rest of flour until stiff.
5. 5
   Knead 8 minutes; let rise until double in large greased bowl, about 1 1/2 hours.
6. 6
   Keep top of bread greased, then punch down; let rise again until double, about 45 minutes.
7. 7
   Divide into 2 equal parts; shape into loaves.
8. 8
   Let rise again until doubled.
9. 9
   Bake in a 350° oven until done, approximately 30 minutes.