Basic White Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. warm water
2 pkg. yeast
1 3/4 c. lukewarm liquid (3/4 c. scalded milk and 1 c. water to cool)
7 to 7 1/4 c. sifted flour
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. soft shortening

Preparation

Combine yeast with 1/2 cup warm water; add lukewarm liquid, stirring to dissolve.
Stir in half of flour and remaining ingredients.
Beat until smooth.