1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 c. milk, scalded
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 egg

Soften yeast in warm water. Combine milk, sugar, shortening and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Add 1 1/4 cups of flour. Beat well. Add egg and rest of flour. Knead well.

Place in greased bowl turning once to grease surface. Cover and let rise (1 1/2 to 2 hours). Turn out on lightly floured surface and shape as desired. Cover and let rise 30-35 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Loaf shape 30-35 minutes.