White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
2. 2
   Blend well.
3. 3
   Heat water and shortening (to 120° to 130°).
4. 4
   Add water mixture to flour mixture.
5. 5
   Blend at low speed, then medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour until soft and pliable.
6. 6
   Knead 5 to 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Place in greased bowl.
8. 8
   Cover with clean cloth and let dough rise until doubled (1 to 1 1/2 hours).
9. 9
   Punch down dough, removing all air bubbles.
10. 10
    Divide in half.
11. 11
    Shape into 2 loaves. Place in greased bread loaf pans.
12. 12
    Rise until dough is 1-inch above edge of pan.