2 1/2 cups lukewarm water
2 tbsp. yeast
1/2 cup sugar
1 scant tbsp. salt
3 tbsp. shortening
6-6 1/2 cups white flour
Mix yeast with water until foamy. Add remaining ingredients. Knead 5 minutes. Allow to rise until doubled - about 1 hour. Punch down and make into four small loaves or two large loaves in greased pans. Allow to rise in pans until almost doubled - about 45 minutes. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven. 25 minutes for small loaves and 35-40 minutes for large loaves. Yum!
