French Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. very warm water
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. shortening
4 c. flour
melted butter

Preparation

Add yeast to 1/2 cup water and stir until dissolved.
In a large bowl, dissolve sugar and salt in other 1 cup of water.
Add shortening and yeast.
Mix well.
Add flour and mix well.
Work through dough with a spoon at 10 minute intervals for 5 consecutive times.