Velma'S Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. warm water (not hot)
2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. dry powdered milk
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. shortening
1 rounded tsp. salt
3 c. more flour

Preparation

Combine first four ingredients.
Stir well to dissolve.
Add 2 1/2 cups flour and stir well.
Add shortening and salt.
Place 1/2 to 1 cup of flour on board and knead 100 times, working flour in. Let rise until double in size (about 2 hours).
Make into 2 large loaves or three medium loaves or rolls or alligators (cinnamon, nuts, etc.).