6 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 yeast cakes (or equivalent)
1 tsp. salt

Measure 6 cups of sifted flour. Combine milk, sugar and shortening in saucepan; scald, but do not boil. Cool to lukewarm. Add yeast cakes and let stand 5 to 10 minutes, then stir until dissolved. Add salt. Gradually beat in the sifted flour. Turn out on floured board and knead gently until smooth. Place dough in greased bowl; cover and let rise in warm place (80°F to 85°F) until double in size.