White Bread

== Ingredients ==
* 2 packages dry yeast
* ½ cup sugar
* ¼ cup lard or shortening
* 1 tsp sugar
* 3 cups warm water
* 2 tsp salt
* 11 cups flour
	
== Directions ==
# Dissolve yeast in warm water and 1 tsp sugar.
# Combine salt, shortening, ½ cup sugar, water and yeast mixture well in large mixing bowl.
# Add 5 cups flour and beat with electric mixer for 3 minutes.
# Stir in 6 cups flour by hand.
# Turn onto floured board and knead 5 minutes.
# Place in greased bowl, turning once, cover and let rise ½ hour.
# Punch down, turn over and let rise again until double.
# Knead a few minutes, then shape into 4 loaves and place in greased 9"x5" loaf pans.
# Cover loaves with damp cloth and let rise until doubled.
# Bake at 350°F for 30 – 35 minutes.
# Brush tops with margarine if desired.
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