Homemade Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Place water in mixing bowl and add yeast.
2. 2
   Stir in 1 3/4 cups lukewarm water; add half of sifted flour, salt, sugar and shortening.
3. 3
   Beat with spoon until smooth, batter falls from spoon in sheets.
4. 4
   Using hands, mix in enough remaining flour until dough cleans bowl.
5. 5
   Turn onto lightly floured board.
6. 6
   Cover and let rest 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Knead until smooth (about 10 minutes).
8. 8
   Round up in greased bowl; bring greased side up.
9. 9
   Let rise in warm place 1 hour or until double in size.
10. 10
    Punch down and let rise 30 minutes more.