Loaf Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water (1 1/4 cups); leave it for 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Put 2 cups water in bowl.
3. 3
   Add sugar, salt, shortening and 2 cups flour to make paste.
4. 4
   Add softened yeast and flour until stiff.
5. 5
   Rest mixture 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Sift in more flour; knead 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Put in greased pan; let rise 2 hours.
8. 8
   Knead.
9. 9
   Let rise 1 hour more.
10. 10
    Shape in loaves; rest.
11. 11
    Bake at 375° for 45 minutes.
12. 12
    Butter top; let cool on table.