Stephen King'S Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast.
2. 2
   Add milk, sugar, salt, shortening and half the flour; mix until smooth.
3. 3
   Mix in rest of flour until dough
4. 4
   is easy to handle.
5. 5
   Knead on floured surface until smooth (10 minutes should do it).
6. 6
   Put in greased bowl, cover with dish towel and let it rise about an hour, until double.
7. 7
   Divide dough in half, shape into loaves.
8. 8
   Place in greased loaf pans.
9. 9
   Brush with butter and let rise another hour.
10. 10
    Bake at 425° about 25 to 30 minutes, until brown.
11. 11
    To test for doneness, tap to see if they sound hollow. Brush with butter, if you like.
12. 12
    Yields 2 loaves.