Homemade Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine milk, sugar, salt and shortening in saucepan.
2. 2
   Heat until bubbles appear around the edge and shortening is melted. Cool to lukewarm.
3. 3
   Measure warm water into large mixing bowl. Sprinkle in yeast and stir until dissolved.
4. 4
   Add lukewarm milk mixture.
5. 5
   Add 6 cups flour; beat until smooth.
6. 6
   Add enough flour to make dough easy to handle.
7. 7
   Knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
8. 8
   Put into greased bowl.
9. 9
   Turn over with greased side up.
10. 10
    Cover with damp towel.