White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Add sugar, salt and shortening to milk and scald over low heat until bubbles appear.
2. 2
   Add 3/4 cup water to milk mixture.
3. 3
   Mix yeast and lukewarm water to dissolve, add the two liquid mixtures together in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Add 2 cups flour and beat at medium speed until well mixed.
5. 5
   Remove from bowl, add remaining flour kneading until smooth and satiny (about 5 minutes).
6. 6
   Place in greased pan, cover, let rise until double in bulk.
7. 7
   Punch down and divide into 2 loaves.
8. 8
   Place in well-greased loaf pans and let rise until double.
9. 9
   Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes.
10. 10
    When bottom of pan is thumped, done bread will have a hollow sound.