Yeast Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix in a large bowl 3 cups flour and yeast.
2. 2
   Heat milk, sugar, shortening and salt just until warm, stirring until shortening melts.
3. 3
   Add to dry mixture in mixing bowl and beat 3 minutes. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
4. 4
   Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Shape into a ball; place dough in lightly greased bowl.
6. 6
   Cover and let rise in warm place until double in bulk, about 2 hours.
7. 7
   Punch down and knead for 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Shape into rolls or loaf pans.
9. 9
   Cover and let rise in warm place until double, 60 minutes or more.
10. 10
    Bake in oven about 45 minutes at 375°.
11. 11
    Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.
12. 12
    Makes 2 dozen rolls or 2 or 3 loaves.