White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water for 5 minutes in mixer. Add sugar, shortening, salt and 3 1/2 cups warm water.
2. 2
   Mix.
3. 3
   Add yeast mixture.
4. 4
   Add 2 cups flour and beat in mixer until smooth. With a spoon, add 8 or 9 more cups of flour.
5. 5
   Knead until smooth and let rise until double in size.
6. 6
   Knead down; let rise again. Make 3 or 4 loaves.
7. 7
   Let rise again.
8. 8
   Bake in a 400° oven for 45 to 60 minutes.