Homemade Bread - active dry yeast

Method

• In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
• Add sugar, salt and shortening.
• Stir until dissolved.
• Add half the flour; beat until smooth.
• Mix in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough that does not stick to sides of bowl.
• Turn onto floured surface.
• Knead 8 to 10 minutes.
• Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
• Cover and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Punch down dough.
• Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
• Divide dough into 4 parts.
• Shape into loaves.
• Place in greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch pans.
• Let rise until doubled, about 30 to 35 minutes.
• Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.