1 pkg. dry yeast
1 1/4 c. warm water
2 tbsp. shortening (butter shortening melted)
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 2/3 c. flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water in large mixing bowl. Stir in shortening, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat at low speed for 30 seconds. Beat medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in remaining flour. Cover, let rise in warm place until double, in about 30 minutes. Stir batter down, about 25 strokes. Spread in greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Smooth out top of batter by patting in shape with floured hands. Cover and let rise until double (about 40 minutes). Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes (until loaf sounds hollow when tapped). Brush loaf with butter. Remove loaf to wire rack to cool.