White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour boiling water over sugar, salt and shortening.
2. 2
   Scald milk and pour on above.
3. 3
   When lukewarm, add yeast.
4. 4
   Add enough flour until dough is able to be kneaded.
5. 5
   Put dough on floured board and knead, adding flour as necessary.
6. 6
   Knead until smooth and elastic.
7. 7
   Put dough into greased bowl.
8. 8
   Rub butter or shortening on top.
9. 9
   Cover and let rise until doubled in size. Punch down; let rise in bowl again until double in size.