Jack Baird'S Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. yeast
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 c. lukewarm water
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. bacon drippings
6 c. unbleached flour

Preparation

In a large bowl,
mix
yeast,
2
tablespoons sugar and water. Let proof for 10 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup sugar, salt and drippings. Stir in enough
flour
until mixture forms a ball. Lightly knead in more flour
if
needed
to make a soft dough. Leave in bowl and lightly
coat top with oil or melted butter. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, 1 to 2 hours. Divide dough in 2 parts (do not knead).
Shape into loaves and place in 2 greased loaf pans.
Let rise until nearly doubled. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.