Bread

In small bowl combine:

2 T yeast

½ C very warm water

1 t sugar

Stir till dissolved and set aside.

In large bowl combine:

½ C sugar

2 C milk

1 ½ T salt

4 C HOT water

½ C shortening or margarine

∙ Stir occasionally till all is dissolved and mixture is luke-warm

∙ Stir in yeast mixture and add about 12 C flour, one cup at a time, kneading well after each addition.

∙ Knead till it holds its shape, then spread top with shortening and cover with a towel.

∙ Let rise 1 hour.

∙ Punch down and knead a few times.

∙ Divide dough into five loaves in greased pans.

∙ Cover with a towel and let rise 1 hour.

∙ Bake at 425" 15 min then reduce heat to 325' and bake 20 min more.