6-7 c. flour
3 tbsp. sugar
2 pkgs. yeast
1 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. shortening
2 1/4 c. water (warm)

Mix 3 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, shortening and yeast in a bowl. Add warm water. Beat on low 1 minute. Scrape sides; beat on medium 1 minute. Stir enough flour to make dough easy to handle. Knead 10 minutes. Cover; let rise 40-60 minutes. Punch down and roll dough into thirds. Put into loaf pans. Let rise 35-50 minutes. Bake 25-30 minutes at 425 degrees.