White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Soak yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
2. 2
   Let stand 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Put sugar and salt in pan, then add warm milk and soft shortening. Then add yeast and stir.
4. 4
   Add 6 cups flour and mix well, then add remaining flour.
5. 5
   Knead 6 or 7 minutes by hand.
6. 6
   Let rise.
7. 7
   Work down.
8. 8
   Let rise again.