Ingredients

• 1 pkg quick acting yeast
• 2 Tbsp lukewarm water
• 1 cup milk
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp shortening
• 1 cup water
• 6 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Thoroughly dissolve yeast in lukewarm water
2. Scald milk
3. Add sugar salt and shortening; stir until dissolved
4. Add water; cool to lukewarm
5. Add yeast
6. Gradually add flour mixing to smooth stiff dough
7. Knead on lightly floured board until smooth and satiny.
8. Shape into ball; place in greased bowl. Cover; let rise in warm place until double in bulk.
9. Knead; divide in half
10. Shape each half into ball; cover; let stand 10-15 minutes
11. Mold each half into loaf; place in greased 8.5"x4.5"x2.5" loaf pans.
12. Cover; let rise in warm place until double in bulk
13. Bake in moderately hot oven, 400F, 40-45 minutes
14. Remove from pans; cool on wire rack
15. Makes 2 1-pound loafs