4 c. lukewarm water
3 pkg. yeast
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 tbsp. salt
11-12 c. flour (bread)

Mix water, yeast, salt, sugar, shortening and 2 cups flour. Continue to add flour to make soft dough. Grease top. Let rise 45 minutes to 1 hour. Shape into loaves, place in greased pan, let rise 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.