Fay's White Bread

Makes 2 loaves

Prep Time: 20 min
Rising Time: 2 hrs + 2 hrs
Baking Time: 30 min

Ingredients:

• 1       package dry yeast
• 1/2    cup warm water
• 1/3    cup sugar
• 2       teaspoons salt
• 2       cups warm water
• 2-1/2  Tablespoons melted shortening
• 6 or 7 cups flour

Directions:

1. Dissolve yeast in 1/2-cup warm water.
2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt, 2-cups water, and shortening.
3. Add yeast mixture.
4. Gradually add flour to form a soft dough.
5. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.
6. Place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise about 2 hours.
7. Punch down.
8. Divided into 2 portions and form into loaves.
9. Place in greased bread pans and prick tops with fork.
10. Let rise until higher than pans (about 2 hours).

Preheat oven to 375° F.

1. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.
2. Butter tops of loaves. Place pans on side until loosened.
3. Remove bread and cool completely.

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