White Bread

Ingredients

• 14 c sugar
• 2 Tbsp shortening
• 4 tsp salt
• 4 c liquid scalded
• 1 pkg yeast
• 14 c lukewarm water
• 12 to 14 c flour

Directions

1. Put sugar shortening and salt in a bowl
2. Pour boiling water on top
3. Stir to dissolve
4. Cool to lukewarm and add yeast which has been dissolved in 14 cup lukewarm water
5. Add 4 cups flour and beat thoroughly
6. Add remaining flour gradually and mix to a dough that wont stick
7. Knead lightly on floured surface 8 to 10 minutes
8. Place in a greased bowl cover closely and let rise in a warm place until doubled 2 to 2 12 hours
9. Punch down or knead 2 minutes to reduce to original size
10. Let rise again until doubled about 1 hour
11. Knead down divide in 4 portions and let rest 10 to 15 minutes
12. Mold in loaves place in greased pans
13. Cover loosely and set in warm place to double about 1 hour
14. Bake in a hot 400 to 425 oven for 40 to 45 minutes