White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.
2. 2
   To milk, shortening and 1 1/2 cups cold water, add gradually 10 to 12 cups flour. After mixing about 3 cups flour to water mixture, add yeast mixture.
3. 3
   Continue adding flour, until easy to knead and doesn't stick to board, about 10 to 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Knead until indentations spring back.
5. 5
   Grease top.
6. 6
   Let rise until double in bulk.
7. 7
   Rise in a warm place.
8. 8
   If oven is cool, set a pan of boiling water in bottom of oven.
9. 9
   Punch down and shape into loaves or rolls.
10. 10
    Let rise until double in bulk.
11. 11
    Bake at 375° for 35 or 40 minutes. Remove from pans immediately.
12. 12
    Butter tops, if desired, while warm.
13. 13
    Makes 4 loaves.