Yeast Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift 4 cups flour into an oversize crockery bowl.
2. 2
   Sift 4 cups flour into a smaller bowl, to which has been added 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 scant teaspoon soda.
3. 3
   Put milk in large saucepan; add sugar and Crisco.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil, but do not boil.
5. 5
   Remove from stove; place in sink with several inches of water to cool.
6. 6
   Place lid on top of pan.
7. 7
   Put yeast into warm water.
8. 8
   Dissolve.
9. 9
   When milk is cooled to lukewarm, add yeast; pour this into first bowl with only the flour.
10. 10
    Use rotary beater to distribute lumps.