Ingredients
- 2 packages of yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
- 2 3/4 cups warm water (100 – 115 degrees)
- 6 1/2 cups flour
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
- 3 teaspoons Salt
- 2 Tablespoons soft shortening
Directions
Dissolve the yeast (2 packages or 4 1/2 teaspoons) in the warm water (2 3/4 cups). Add half the flour (3 1/4 cups), sugar (3 Tbsp), salt (3 tsp) and shortening (2 Tbsp). Blend at low speed with an electric mixer for 2 minutes at medium speed. Mix in remaining flour. Cover and let rise until doubled (about 45 minutes).Stir batter, beating hard for approximately 30 seconds. Spread into greased loaf pans. Let rise for 20 minutes or until doubled.
Bake at 325 degrees for 40-50 minutes.
Makes 2 loaves.