White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Scald 2 cups milk; remove from heat.
2. 2
   Add 2 eggs, two 1/4 teaspoons salt and 3 tablespoons sugar.
3. 3
   Cool to lukewarm.
4. 4
   Soften 2 yeast cakes to the milk mixture; beat thoroughly.
5. 5
   Gradually stir in 3 cups flour to make dough that handles easily.
6. 6
   Turn onto floured board; knead until smooth, adding more flour if needed. Place dough in greased bowl; brush with 2 tablespoons melted shortening.
7. 7
   Cover; let rise in warm place 2 to 3 hours, until doubled.
8. 8
   Punch down, knead and shape into loaves.
9. 9
   Place loaves in well-greased pans.
10. 10
    Brush with melted shortening.
11. 11
    Cover; let rise until double in bulk.
12. 12
    Bake in hot oven at 375° for about 20 minutes.
13. 13
    Reduce heat to 350° and bake about 45 minutes longer. Yields approximately 2 loaves.