4 c. water (lukewarm)
3 pkgs. yeast
1 1/4 c. milk powder
1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
3 tsp. salt
10-11 c. flour

For whole wheat bread use 5 cups whole wheat flour and 5 cups white flour.

Dissolve yeast in the water. Add milk powder and sugar; stir. Add 2 cups of flour; mix. Add shortening and salt; mix. Add remaining flour a cup at a time.

Knead 15-20 minutes on a floured surface. Place in greased bowl to rise. Punch down when it has risen to twice its size (about 1 hour). Repeat.

Punch down and form individual loaves. Let rise again until double. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown 30-40 minutes. Makes 5-6 small loaves or 3 large.