Crumble shortening and distribute it evenly throughout the mixture. Add water and mix by hand until it forms a ball and all the flour is incorporated. Knead dough ball for 10 minutes. Place dough in original bowl. Break or cut dough balls into two equal portions and mold into desired shape.
Place loaves into lightly greased pans, put in warm place, and allow to double in size.
Bake in a 400 degrees F oven for approximately 20-25 minutes or until done. Let cool before slicing. For a softer crust, brush tops of bread with butter.