PEASANT BREAD (SINGLE RISE) 
1 c. milk
1 tbsp. salt
1 1/2 tbsp. Crisco
1 c. warm water
3 tbsp. sugar
2 pkgs. dry yeast
4 1/2 c. flour

Scald milk, salt and Crisco together until tiny bubbles form around edge. Cool. Stir water, yeast and sugar. Will foam. Stir two mixtures together. If too hot, yeast will be killed. Stir into flour. Mixture will be soft -- do not knead. Let rise at least 40 minutes until doubled. Stir down. Put into 2 quart straight-sided casserole which has been greased. Let rest a few minutes then bake at 350 degrees on a rack until golden brown. Remove from pan while hot.

 

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