2 pkg. yeast dissolved in a little warm water
1 qt. milk
3/4 c. shortening (half butter, half Crisco)
3 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
8 to 10 c. flour
Butter

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Meanwhile, heat milk gently and dissolve the butter and Crisco in the warm milk. Let milk cool to lukewarm. Beat in eggs and sugar. Combine the yeast mixture with the milk mixture; add salt, and add enough flour to make a bread dough that is easy to handle. Knead well. Let dough rise in a large greased bowl or kettle until doubled.

Punch down and shape into loaves as desired. Let rise in greased pans until doubled and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until bread sounds hollow when tapped. Makes 4 or 5 loaves. Grease the tops with butter while still hot. This makes the crusts soft and shiny.

MAPLE STICKY BUNS: (Variation)

Let dough rise once, then roll out a portion of dough into a large rectangle. Spread with butter and maple syrup and roll up. Cut into 1/2 inch slices and place slices flat in a large baking dish. Let rise, then pour on more maple syrup and bake until done. Serve hot.