1/2 c. warm water (not hot)
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. lukewarm milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
3 eggs
1/4 c. soft shortening or butter
7 1/2 c. sifted flour

In mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and half of the flour. Mix with spoon until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to handle easily. Mix with hands.

Turn onto lightly floured board; knead and let rise. Shape into loaves and let rise about 1 hour. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Bake 25-30 minutes.