Sweet Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water; set aside.
2. 2
   Heat until warm the milk and 2 1/2 cups of water (5 cups of liquid). Add milk and water to shortening, sugar, salt and beaten eggs. Measure and add to liquid the flour 3 cups at a time.
3. 3
   Grease hands; knead well.
4. 4
   Let rise for 2 hours or until doubled in bulk. Knead again and put dough in greased pans.
5. 5
   Let rise again.
6. 6
   Bake at 375° for 10 minutes, then lower heat to 350° for 35 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 pan loaves.