4 c. lukewarm water
1/2 c. shortening (Crisco or Spry)
1/2 c. sugar
2 pkgs. dry yeast (Red Star or Fleischmann's)
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Flour to knead (if making dark bread, use 2 cups whole wheat flour, rest white.) Makes 4 loaves.

Dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup of the lukewarm water. Let rise until double in bulk. Make into loaves and let them rise in warm place. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.