White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle yeast into warm water; stir until dissolved.
2. 2
   Combine sugar, salt, water and shortening.
3. 3
   Stir in 8 cups flour.
4. 4
   Add yeast and enough (8 to 10 cups) of flour to make stiff dough that leaves the bowl when stirred.
5. 5
   Knead for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth.
6. 6
   Place in greased bowl; cover and let rise until double, about 1 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   Knead dough back and allow to rise again. When dough has doubled, bake at 400° for 30 to 35 minutes.
8. 8
   Makes around 4 loaves.