White Bread

• 1/4 c. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. shortening
• 4 tsp. salt
• 4 c. liquid, scalded
• 1 pkg. yeast
• 1/4 c. lukewarm water
• 12 to 14 c. flour

1. Put sugar, shortening and salt in a bowl.
2. Pour boiling water on top.
3. Stir to dissolve.
4. Cool to lukewarm and add yeast which has been dissolved in 1/4 cup lukewarm water.
5. Add 4 cups flour and beat thoroughly.
6. Add remaining flour gradually and mix to a dough that won't stick.
7. Knead lightly on floured surface 8 to 10 minutes.
8. Place in a greased bowl; cover closely and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
9. Punch down or knead 2 minutes to reduce to original size.
10. Let rise again until doubled, about 1 hour.
11. Knead down; divide in 4 portions and let rest 10 to 15 minutes.
12. Mold in loaves; place in greased pans.
13. Cover loosely and set in warm place to double (about 1 hour).
14. Bake in a hot 400u0b0 to 425u0b0 oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

sugar, shortening, salt, liquid, yeast, water, flour

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=826171 (may not work)