White BreadQuick Method

Ingredients

• 2 c milk
• 5 Tbsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp salt
• 2 cakes yeast
• 2 c warm water
• 12 to 13 c sifted flour
• 5 Tbsp melted shortening

Directions

1. Scald milk
2. Add sugar and salt cool to lukewarm
3. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and add to milk
4. Add half of flour and beat until smooth
5. Add melted shortening and remaining flour or enough to make easy handled dough
6. Knead quickly and lightly until smooth and elastic
7. Place dough in greased bowl cover and set in a warm place
8. Let rise until double in bulk divide into 4 equal portions and shape into loaves
9. Place in greased loaf pans Bake in 425 oven for 15 minutes then reduce heat to 350 for 30 minutes longer