One Big Beautiful Loaf Of Bread

Ingredients

• 1 pkg active yeast or small cake
• 23 c water
• 23 c milk
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp shortening
• 1 12 tsp salt
• 3 12 to 4 c sifted flour

Directions

1. Dissolve active dry yeast in warm water 105 to 115
2. Scald milk sugar shortening and salt
3. Cool to lukewarm
4. Add yeast mixture
5. Add flour gradually mixing with spoon then by hand until well blended
6. Place on lightly floured board
7. Knead until smooth and elastic
8. Place in greased bowl
9. Rub top with shortening