1 cake yeast or pkg.
1/4 c. lukewarm water
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. sugar
2 c. milk, scalded
6 c. sifted flour, about

Add yeast to lukewarm water and 1 teaspoon sugar; let stand 5 minutes. Add salt, shortening and remaining sugar to milk and cool to lukewarm. Add softened yeast and 3 cups flour. Beat well. Add enough more flour to make a soft dough.

Place remaining flour on board. Turn out dough on floured board and knead until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl; turn over so that greased side is on top. Cover with cloth and let rise until doubled in size. Punch down and let rise again a second time if you want to.

Cut dough into halves, round into balls; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Shape into loaves and place in greased bread pans. Grease tops; cover with cloth and let rise until doubled in size. Bake at 400 degrees 10 minutes. Lower heat to 375 degrees and bake 35-40 minutes more. Makes 2 (1 pound) loaves.