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Homemade Bread

1 package (2 ounces) compressed yeast cake, crumbled
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups warm water (80° to 90°), divided
6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/3 cup shortening, butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon salt
Melted butter or margarine

In a 4-qt. mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup water. Let
stand 5 minutes. Add remaining water and 3 cups flour. Beat until
smooth, about 100 strokes. Cover with plastic wrap for 6-24 hours.
Add shortening and salt. By hand, stir in enough remaining flour to
make a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and

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Homemade Bread cont.

elastic, about 5-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to
grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1
hour. Punch dough down. Divide into 2 parts. On a lightly floured
surface, roll or pat dough into an 11-in. x 7-in. rectangle. Place
smooth side of dough down. Roll up tightly, starting from the short
side. Pinch edges and ends to seal. Place in greased 8-in. x 4-in.
loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Carefully
brush breads with melted butter. Bake at 400° until golden brown,
about 35-40 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on a wire rack.

Yield: 2 loaves.