French Bread(2 Loaves) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. shortening, softened
1 1/2 c. very warm water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
4 c. flour, sifted

Preparation

Sprinkle yeast into 1/2 cup water and stir until dissolved. Dissolve sugar and salt in 1 cup water.
Add shortening and yeast mixture; mix well.
Add flour and mix.
Work through dough with spoon 5 times at 10 minute intervals.
Turn dough onto lightly floured board and divide in half.
Shape into 2 balls and let rest for 10 minutes.
Roll into 12 x 9-inch rectangle.
Place on baking sheet.
Score with 6 diagonal marks.
Cover with towel to raise 1 1/2 hours.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.