Perfect White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Combine hot milk, sugar, salt and shortening in a large mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Cool to lukewarm.
4. 4
   Stir in 2 cups of flour.
5. 5
   Mix well.
6. 6
   Add yeast mixture.
7. 7
   Mix well.
8. 8
   Add enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough. Turn out on floured surface and knead until smooth (about 10 minutes).
9. 9
   Shape in a ball.
10. 10
    Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease surface of dough.
11. 11
    Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until double in size (about 1 1/4 hours).
12. 12
    Punch down. Shape into desired dinner rolls or make 2 loaves.