White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk; add salt, sugar and shortening.
2. 2
   Cool to lukewarm. Crumble or sprinkle yeast into warm water in large mixing bowl; stir to dissolve yeast.
3. 3
   Add 1/3 of flour and beat until smooth. Add remaining flour and gradually to make a soft dough which leaves the sides of bowl.
4. 4
   Turn out dough onto floured board.
5. 5
   With floured hands, knead dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 5 to 10 minutes.