Homemade Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in warm water.

2. 2

   Cream shortening and sugar; combine with yeast.

3. 3

   Mix salt and flour together.

4. 4

   Add flour mixture and water alternately to yeast mixture until the dough is not sticky.

5. 5

   Cover with towel, put in warm place and let rise until doubled (3 to 4 hours).

6. 6

   Punch down and knead; then form dough into small loaves on floured board.

7. 7

   Place in buttered loaf pans.

8. 8

   Let rise again until doubled.

9. 9

   Bake at 350 degrees F until brown (20 to 30 minutes).

10. 10

    Brush with melted butter.

11. 11

    Makes 5 small or 3 medium loaves.