WHITE BREAD

• 1 cake compressed yeast or 1 package dry granular yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 3/4 cups scalded water, potato water, or milk
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 6 to 6 1/2 cups flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Pour rest of liquid over shortening, sugar, and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Add dissolved yeast and half the flour, and beat well. Add remaining flour gradually. Toss onto a floured board and knead until smooth and elastic. Put dough into greased bowl, cover, and let rise. Proceed as in General Rules above. Makes 2 loaves.