Mom'S Bread Or Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. lukewarm water
2 yeast cakes or pkg.
4 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
12 c. sifted flour (approximately)

Preparation

Combine yeast and water.
Let stand until yeast is dissolved. Add sugar, salt and shortening and blend.
Stir in flour and mix. Make into a round ball and put in greased large pan or bowl.
Let raise three times, kneading each time.
Divide dough; shape into rolls or loaves.
Let rise double, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Bake bread at 400\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.
Bake rolls at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.