White Bread Plus

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water; add sugar and blend.
2. 2
   Let stand in a warm place for 40 minutes.
3. 3
   Beat in egg, shortening, salt, sugar and 2 cups of the water.
4. 4
   Stir in some of the flour to form a thick batter, then pour onto floured board and knead in remaining flour, about 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Place in a well-greased bowl and let stand until double in size.
6. 6
   Knead in edges.
7. 7
   Turn dough and let stand in warm place until double in size.
8. 8
   Cut into three equal portions and shape into loaves.
9. 9
   Place in well-greased 5 x 9-inch loaf pans and let rise until double in bulk.
10. 10
    Place in cold oven, turn heat to 400° for 15 minutes, then reduce to 375° for 25 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from oven, brush with melted shortening and turn onto wire rack to cool.