White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the 1/2 cup lukewarm water. Make sure the yeast mixture gets foamy.
2. 2
   Mix the 2 cups water, salt, sugar and shortening.
3. 3
   Then add the yeast mixture and gradually the flour.
4. 4
   Knead until smooth and elastic.
5. 5
   Place in a greased bowl, cover and set in a warm place to rise until double. Punch down.
6. 6
   Let rise again.
7. 7
   Put in 2 large loaf pans or 3 medium ones.
8. 8
   Let rise until double again.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 1/2 hour.
10. 10
    Makes 2 large or 3 medium loaves.