Casserole Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. yeast
1 1/4 c. warm water
2 Tbsp. soft shortening
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
3 c. flour

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water with shortening and sugar.
Add salt.
With mixer, blend in 1/2 the flour until well mixed.
Add rest of flour and mix well.
Cover with dish cloth and let rise until double in bulk (about 50 minutes).
Beat down dough with a spoon, at least 25 strokes.
Spoon into a lightly greased, 2-quart casserole or loaf pan.
Let rise again until double in bulk.
Place in a cold oven, set at 375\u00b0 and bake 45 to 50 minutes.