Old Fashion White Bread is a recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation. It is a simple bread recipe that uses only four ingredients: flour, water, yeast, and salt. This bread recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a delicious, yet simple, bread recipe.
DISSOLVE YEAST IN 1/2 CUP WARM WATER.
PLACE SUGAR, SALT AND SHORTENING INA BOWL.
ADD 1c VERY HOT WATER - STIR TO DISSOLVE.
ADD MILK - ADD YEAST.
ADDENOUGH FLOUR TO MAKE STIFF DOUGH.
KNEAD TILL SMOOTH BUT NOT STICKY.
PLACEIN GREASED BOWL AND LET RISE UNTIL DOUBLED IN SIZE.
SHAPE INTO TWO LOAVESAND PLACE IN BREAD PANS.
LET RISE UNTIL DOUBLED IN BULK.
BAKE AT 400 DEG F.
FOR 35 TO 40 MINUTES OR UNTIL GOLDEN AND HOLLOW SOUNDING WHEN LIGHTLYTAPPED ON THE TOP.