Homemade White Bread, Non-Bread Machine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups water (approx. 105 degrees)
1 tablespoon yeast
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons lard
6 -7 cups occident flour

Preparation

In large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, melted lard and warm water.
Stir and let stand approximately 2-5 minutes, until bubbly.
Add salt and flour; stir, then mix well.
Let stand (covered with a towel) for 30-60 minutes.
Punch down, then knead.
Shape into three loaves.
Place into greased loaf pans and let rise until rounded above pan.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until done.
Remove from pans and butter tops, if desired, for a softer crust.
Note: Adjust flour as needed.