Streamlined Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in water.
2. 2
   Add sugar and salt.
3. 3
   Add shortening and half of the flour.
4. 4
   Beat 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add remaining flour. Blend with a wooden spoon.
6. 6
   Cover.
7. 7
   Let rise - 30 minutes or until doubled.
8. 8
   Stir down by beating 25 strokes.
9. 9
   Spread batter in a greased loaf pan.
10. 10
    Batter will be sticky.
11. 11
    Let rise 40 minutes. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
12. 12
    Bake 45-50 minutes until brown.
13. 13
    Brush with butter.