3 tbsp. bulk yeast or 3 pkgs.
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. warm water
3/4 c. lard
3/4 c. sugar
4 c. warm water
2 tsp. salt
10-12 c. flour

Use a 2 cup bowl. Put 1/2 cup warm water, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 3 tablespoons yeast. Let yeast raise to the top of the bowl, then mix it into a large bowl containing 3/4 cup lard, 3/4 cup sugar and 4 cups warm water.

Using an electric mixer mix flour in small amounts until it is too thick for mixer, then finish mixing by hand. Cover and let rise to top of large bowl 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Punch down, let dough rise again. Punch down, cut into 5 equal parts. Roll with rolling pin to get air bubbles out. Shape in loaves. Let raise. Bake 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.