Salt Rising Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Cream 1/2 cup sugar, shortening, egg and salt.
2. 2
   Put yeast, 1/2 tablespoon sugar and warm water in big bowl and let stand for 20 minutes.
3. 3
   To yeast mixture, add 2 cups warm water and mix well. Then add first mixture.
4. 4
   Mix together and add 6 to 8 cups flour. Knead well.
5. 5
   Put in greased bowl.
6. 6
   Let rise until double in bulk. Knead again and put into loaf or 6 coffee cans.
7. 7
   Let rise.
8. 8
   Pour cans 1/3 full.
9. 9
   Grease cans or loaf pans.
10. 10
    Bake at 375°.