1 pkg dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups scalded milk
2 tbs sugar
2 tsp salt
1 tbs shortening
2 cups flour
4 1/4 cups flour

dissolve the yeast in the warm water. in a lg bowl, combine the milk, sugar, salt & shortening. stir in 2 cups of flour & beat well. add the softened yeast & the remaining 4 1/4 cups of flour. turn out onto a floured bread board & knead well, about 8-10 minutes. shape the dough into a ball. place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, & let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 1/2 hours).

shape the dough into two loaves. place the loaves in two greased 9″x5″x3″ pans. let rise until doubled, 45-60 minutes. toward the end of this time, preheat the oven to 375°. bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown. cool on a wire rack.

NOTE: THIS RECIPE CAN ALSO BE USED TO MAKE ROLLS