No-Knead French Bread(Makes 2 Loaves) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. milk
1 c. water
1 1/2 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
4 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour

Preparation

Scald milk and water.
Add shortening, salt and 1 tablespoon sugar.
Cool to lukewarm.
Dissolve yeast and 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar in 1/4 cup lukewarm water; add to first mixture.
Add 1/2 of flour and stir until smooth.
Add remaining flour; mix well. Cover and let rise until double (about 45 minutes).
Pour onto floured board; divide into 2 parts.
Roll as for pie crust, then roll up as for jelly roll.
Place both on a greased cookie sheet and cover.
Let rise until double in bulk.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes.