Good Neighbor Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 envelope dry milk (to make 1 qt.)
3 1/2 c. warm water
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
2 pkg. yeast
1/2 c. warm water
2 Tbsp. salt
about 12 c. flour

Preparation

Dissolve dry milk in 3 1/2 cups warm water; stir in shortening, sugar and salt.
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water; add to milk mixture.
Add 6 cups flour to make smooth batter.
Add 6 more cups.
Knead well on floured board.
Place in greased bowl. Let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Punch down; let rise 1/2 hour.
Shape into 4 loaves.
Cover; let rise for 45 minutes, until light.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes.