White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Scald 1 cup milk then stir in sugar, salt, and shortening. Dissolve yeast in water.
2. 2
   Cool mixture of milk.
3. 3
   Blend with yeast and add 3 cups flour.
4. 4
   Beat until smooth, stir in remaining flour. Turn out on lightly floured board.
5. 5
   Knead until smooth and elastic.
6. 6
   Place in greased bowl, brush with shortening.
7. 7
   Cover, let rise in warm, draft free place until doubled in bulk (approximately 2 hours).
8. 8
   Punch and turn out again onto board. Divide in half.
9. 9
   Let rest 15 to 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Shape and place in greased bread pan.
11. 11
    Let rise again approximately 1 hour.
12. 12
    Bake at 400° for 50 minutes.
13. 13
    To sweeten, add raisins to original dough recipe.