White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle yeast over 1/2 cup warm milk or water.
2. 2
   Add rest of lukewarm liquid, salt and sugar.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   Add all of flour. When partially mixed, add melted shortening.
5. 5
   Mix well with hands. Keep sides of bowl clean.
6. 6
   Turn out on lightly floured board; knead until smooth and bubbly.
7. 7
   Cover; let stand until double in size in warm place.
8. 8
   Knead down; divide dough for loaves, if desired.
9. 9
   Place in well-greased pans; let rise until double.
10. 10
    Bake at 400° for the first 20 minutes.
11. 11
    Reduce heat to 350°; bake until well browned and shrunk from sides of pan.
12. 12
    Makes 2 loaves.