White Loaf Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Measure the water in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Sprinkle in the yeast and stir until dissolved.
3. 3
   Add sugar, Crisco shortening, salt and half the flour.
4. 4
   Beat well.
5. 5
   Add remaining flour and blend until smooth. Scrape batter from side of bowl; cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk.
6. 6
   Stir down the batter and spread evenly in a greased loaf pan (9 x 5 x 3-inch).
7. 7
   Batter will be sticky.
8. 8
   Let rise in warm place until batter reaches 1-inch from top of pan.
9. 9
   Bake in moderate oven (375°) for 45 to 50 minutes or until brown.