Sally Lunn Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350° ten minutes before baking.
2. 2
   Grease a 10-inch tube cake or Bundt pan.
3. 3
   Heat the milk, shortening and 1/4 cup water until very warm.
4. 4
   Shortening does not need to melt. Blend 1 1/3 cups flour, sugar, salt and dry yeast in a large mixing bowl.
5. 5
   Blend warm liquids into flour mixture.
6. 6
   Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed, about 2 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally.
7. 7
   Gradually add 2/3 cup of the remaining flour and the eggs and beat at high speed for 2 minutes. Add the remaining flour and mix well.
8. 8
   Batter will be thick, but not stiff.
9. 9
   Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until double in bulk, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.