1 quart milk, scalded
2 tbsp. salt
6 tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. warm water
6 tbsp. sugar
2 pkg. dry yeast
2 c. sifted flour
8 more cups flour
Scald milk (or use 2 c. canned milk and 2 c. boiling water). Add salt and shortening. Cool.
Measure into bowl warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over and let stand 10 minutes.
Stir and add milk mix; add the 2 c. flour and beat until smooth. Add 8 more cups flour. Knead for 10 minutes. Put in greased bowl, cover with cloth and let rise 45 minutes. Punch down and make into 3 loaves. Let rise 30 min. Bake at 375 deg. for 45 minutes, until golden brown. For soft crust, brush immediately with melted margarine. For crisp crust, do not brush with margarine. Turn out of pans and cool on racks.
Makes 3 loaves.