Homemade Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in one glass of water.
2. 2
   Let stand 5 minutes. Add salt, sugar, oil and remainder of water.
3. 3
   Add first two sifters of flour.
4. 4
   Can be stirred in with a spoon.
5. 5
   Then knead until it is not sticky.
6. 6
   May have to add more flour.
7. 7
   Cover with Crisco and let rise until doubled in bowl.
8. 8
   Knead down.
9. 9
   Divide into 3 equal loaves.
10. 10
    Put in 3 bread pans and again cover with light coat of Crisco.
11. 11
    When doubled in size bake at 400° for 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Reduce to 350° and continue baking for 30 minutes.
13. 13
    Turn out on cooling rack.
14. 14
    For a tough crust, dampen crust with water.