HOMEMADE WHITE BREAD

1 pkg. dry yeast
2-1/2 cups lukewarm water
1 tsp sugar
1-1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 cup sugar
1-3/4 tbsp. shortening
7-8 cups flour

Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup lukewarm water. Mix 2 cups water, salt, sugar and shortening in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture to it and, gradually, the flour. Knead until smooth and elastic. Placed in a greased bowl, cover, and set in a warm place to rise until double. Punch down. Let rise again. Put into large loaf pans or three medium-sized ones. Let rise again until double. Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour.

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