Perfect White Bread - yeast

Method

• Soften yeast in warm water.
• Combine hot milk, sugar, salt and shortening in a large mixing bowl.
• Cool to lukewarm.
• Stir in 2 cups of flour.
• Mix well.
• Add yeast mixture.
• Mix well.
• Add enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough. Turn out on floured surface and knead until smooth (about 10 minutes).
• Shape in a ball.
• Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease surface of dough.
• Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until double in size (about 1 1/4 hours).
• Punch down. Shape into desired dinner rolls or make 2 loaves.