Streamlined White Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. warm water (not hot)
1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 Tbsp. soft shortening
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 c. sifted flour (plus)

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add shortening, salt, sugar and half the flour.
Beat 2 minutes.
Add remaining flour and blend until smooth.
Place in greased bowl and cover with towel, let rise 30 minutes in warm place.
Punch down. Put in 2 loaf pans (greased), cover and let rise for 40 minutes. Bake until brown.