2 pkgs. dry yeast (dissolved in 3/4 c. warm (not hot) water, with sugar as directed on the pkg.)
2 c. lukewarm milk
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
3 tbsp. shortening
8 c. flour (all-purpose or bread flour)
Melted butter

Dissolve yeast. Add milk, sugar, salt, shortening and half the flour; mix until smooth. Mix in rest of flour until dough is easy to handle. Knead on floured surface until smooth (10 minutes should do it). Put in greased bowl, cover with dish towel, and let it rise about an hour, until double. Divide dough in half, shape into loaves, place in greased loaf pans, brush with butter and let rise another hour. Bake at 425 degrees about 25-30 minutes, until brown. To test for doneness, tap to see it they sound hollow. Brush with butter, if you like. Yield: 2 loaves.