Yeast Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix yeast and warm water until yeast dissolves.
2. 2
   Add 1 3/4 cups of milk (or potato water), sugar, salt and shortening.
3. 3
   Mix in flour until mixture leaves the side of the bowl.
4. 4
   Remove bread mixture to a floured surface and knead until it is elastic.
5. 5
   Put dough into a 3 or 4 quart greased bowl, cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
6. 6
   Punch dough down, cover and allow it to rise for 30 minutes more.