Old Country Tomato Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in water and set aside.
2. 2
   Cream shortening, sugar and salt until smooth.
3. 3
   Add tomato juice and mix well.
4. 4
   Cool to lukewarm.
5. 5
   Add to yeast, stir well.
6. 6
   Gradually add half the flour, beating well.
7. 7
   Add the remainder of the flour, mix well.
8. 8
   Turn dough out on lightly floured board and knead 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Place into greased bowl.
10. 10
    Cover with clean cloth, let rise in warm place for 2 hours.
11. 11
    Turn dough out on lightly floured board.
12. 12
    Shape into 1 large or 2 small loaves.
13. 13
    Place in greased loaf pan and brush top with melted butter.
14. 14
    Cover and let rise until doubled.
15. 15
    Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.
16. 16
    Then lower heat and bake at 375° for 45 minutes.