White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm water; set aside.
2. 2
   In large bowl, mix 2 3/4 cups warm water, sugar, salt and shortening. Gradually add 5 cups flour; beat until smooth.
3. 3
   Add yeast and rest of flour until dough is workable.
4. 4
   Put on floured board, knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Place in greased bowl and cover with hot towel.
6. 6
   Let rise until double in size.
7. 7
   Put into greased loaf pan.
8. 8
   Let rise.
9. 9
   Bake in preheated 425° oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
10. 10
    Remove from pan, brush with butter.
11. 11
    Cool on wire rack.