Homemade Bread

• 2 pkg. active dry yeast
• 4 1/2 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
• 6 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. salt
• 1/4 c. shortening, melted and cooled
• 12 to 12 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
2. Add sugar, salt and shortening.
3. Stir until dissolved.
4. Add half the flour; beat until smooth.
5. Mix in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough that does not stick to sides of bowl.
6. Turn onto floured surface.
7. Knead 8 to 10 minutes.
8. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
9. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
10. Punch down dough.
11. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
12. Divide dough into 4 parts.
13. Shape into loaves.
14. Place in greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch pans.
15. Let rise until doubled, about 30 to 35 minutes.
16. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

active dry yeast, warm water, sugar, salt, shortening, allpurpose

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=985571 (may not work)