White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Add yeast to one cup lukewarm water.
2. 2
   Let stand 10 minutes. Measure two cups of scalded milk and five cups of water into a large bowl.
3. 3
   Add salt, sugar and lard, then add yeast; stir.
4. 4
   Add flour a little at a time.
5. 5
   Stir.
6. 6
   When all flour has been added and mixed in.
7. 7
   Lay dough on floured board or table and knead into a medium dough.
8. 8
   Let dough raise until doubled in bulk.
9. 9
   Knead down and let rise again.
10. 10
    Put out on floured board.
11. 11
    Shape into loaves (1 1/2 pound dough).
12. 12
    Fork top for air holes.
13. 13
    Let rise.
14. 14
    Bake at 375° about 25 to 30 minutes.
15. 15
    Take out of pans.
16. 16
    Cover with wax paper and cover with towel until cool.
17. 17
    Makes 6 to 8 loaves.