White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Add together the yeast mixture, water, sugar, salt and shortening; add 5 cups flour to make dough pasty.
2. 2
   Add enough of the remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
3. 3
   Knead until smooth and elastic.
4. 4
   Cover; raise until double.
5. 5
   Punch dough down and raise again.
6. 6
   Make loaf and place seam down.
7. 7
   Bake at 425° for 30 to 35 minutes (should sound hollow when done).