WHITE BREAD

2 1/4 c warm water
2 T yeast
5-6 c flour
1/4 c powdered milk
2 T sugar
2 T soft shortening

Disolve yeast in water. Add milk, sugar and 3 c. flour. Beat mixture vigorously until smooth, about 100 strokes, or 2-3 min. with mixer at low speed. Blend in shortening and salt. Gradually add remaining flour to form a ball that clings to the spoon and cleans the bowl. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cover it with a greased bowl and let it rest 10 minutes. Knead dough 5-10 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowel and tun it over to coat the entire surface with a thin film of fat. Cover it and let dough rise until it has doubled. Divide dough in half. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Shape into loaves. Let rise until double. Bake at 400 degrees for 35-45 minutes.

Variations: use half whole wheat flour or rye flour. Use brown sugar, honey or molasses for sweetening.

Janette Fulton