White Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Put sugar, shortening and salt in a bowl.
Pour boiling water on top.
Stir to dissolve.
Cool to lukewarm and add yeast which has been dissolved in 1/4 cup lukewarm water.
Add 4 cups flour and beat thoroughly.
Add remaining flour gradually and mix to a dough that won't stick.
Knead lightly on floured surface 8 to 10 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl; cover closely and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
Punch down or knead 2 minutes to reduce to original size.
Let rise again until doubled, about 1 hour.
Knead down; divide in 4 portions and let rest 10 to 15 minutes.
Mold in loaves; place in greased pans.
Cover loosely and set in warm place to double (about 1 hour).
Bake in a hot 400\u00b0 to 425\u00b0 oven for 40 to 45 minutes.