White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in lukewarm water.
2. 2
   Place milk, shortening, salt and sugar in large mixing bowl and wait until it is lukewarm.
3. 3
   Then add softened yeast mixture.
4. 4
   Stir until well mixed.
5. 5
   Add 4 cups sifted flour and stir until thoroughly mixed.
6. 6
   Cover with clean cloth and place in fairly warm place.
7. 7
   Let rise for about 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Then remove cloth, add remaining flour and mix well. Turn dough onto floured board and knead until satiny smooth, about 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Round dough into smooth ball and place in a larger bowl.
10. 10
    Cover with clean cloth and place in warm spot away from drafts.
11. 11
    Allow to rise until double in bulk, about 2 hours.
12. 12
    Punch dough down and cut in half, then each portion half again.
13. 13
    Mold into loaves and place each loaf into greased bread pan.
14. 14
    Cover with a clean cloth and let loaves rise until double in bulk, about 1 hour.
15. 15
    Bake loaves 1 hour at 375° for about 15 minutes at 350° for 30 minutes.
16. 16
    Turn off and heat for the last 15 minutes.