1/2 c. warm water
3 tbsp. sugar
Few grains of ginger (optional)
1 tsp. salt
2 (1 lb.) coffee cans with lids
1 pkg. yeast
2 tbsp. fat
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
4 to 4 1/2 c. flour

Wash and dry cans and lids. Grease cans and lids with fat. Put warm water in bowl and add yeast to water. Add 1 tablespoon sugar to yeast mixture. Add ginger. Stir until yeast dissolves. Add 2 tablespoons sugar to mixture. Stir. Add milk. Stir. Add salt. Stir. Add 2 tablespoons fat. Stir. Add 1 cup flour at a time, stir thoroughly after each cup. Cut dough in 2 pieces. Put dough in each can with lid. Let dough rise in a warm place. Lids will pop off. Remove lids and bake in oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. To make whole wheat bread substitute 1 1/2 cups wheat flour and 3 cups white flour.