One Loaf Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water with 1 teaspoon sugar.
2. 2
   Let stand 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Add shortening, salt and 2 tablespoons sugar to the hot water.
4. 4
   Let cool and mix with the yeast mixture.
5. 5
   Add flour. Knead to make a compact soft ball.
6. 6
   Cover and let rise until double (about 1 hour).
7. 7
   Work down and let rise until double again.
8. 8
   Work down again and make into loaf.
9. 9
   Let rise until double.
10. 10
    Put in a 300° oven and bake for 1 hour.