1 1/4 c. warm water
1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 tbsp. soft shortening
2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
3 c. all-purpose flour

Dissolve yeast in water. Add shortening, salt, sugar and half the flour to yeast. Beat 2 minutes, medium speed. Add remaining flour; blend with spoon. Scrape bowl. Cover with cloth and let rise in warm place 30 minutes. Stir down batter by beating 25 strokes. Spread batter in greased loaf pan. Batter will be sticky, so flour hands. Let rise again 40 minutes. Bake in 375 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from pan immediately. Cool before cutting. Makes 1 loaf.