1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
1 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
3 1/4 c. sifted flour

Soften the yeast in warm water. Add scalded milk to sugar, salt and shortening. Cool to lukewarm. Add 2 cups of flour. Beat well with a spoon or mix 1 minute on medium-low speed of mixer. Add softened yeast and egg. Beat well again with spoon or 1 minute on medium-low speed of mixer. Add remaining flour to make a thick batter.

Beat until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place 80-85 degrees until doubled. Stir down and smooth into the two greased 8 x 8 x 2 inch pans. Cover and let rise until almost doubled (about 50 minutes). Bake 25-35 minutes at 375 degrees.