1/2 c. lukewarm water
1/2 c. sugar + 1 tsp.
2 pkgs. dry yeast
2 c. scalded milk
1/2 c. butter or shortening
1 tbsp. salt
7 c. flour

Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in lukewarm water. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, shortening and milk. Cool to lukewarm. Add yeast mixture; stir. Add salt and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead until dough becomes smooth and satiny. Cover and let rise until double in bulk. Punch down; divide dough into 2 parts. Shape into loaves and place in 2 greased loaf pans. Grease tops. Let rise until doubled in bulk. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from pans; cool.