New England Cottage Bread
["2 1/4 c. warm water", "2 pkg. active dry yeast", "3 Tbsp. sugar", "1 Tbsp. salt", "2 Tbsp. soft shortening", "6 1/2 c. flour"]
["Bake", "in", "a", "casserole, measure into mixing bowl:", "warm water, add, stirring to dissolve 2 packages active dry yeast. Stir in sugar, salt, shortening, and 1/2 the flour.", "Beat with electric mixer until smooth, mix in rest of flour thoroughly. Cover,", "let rise", "in a warm place until doubled (30 minutes). Pour", "half into greased pan 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan, half into 1", "1/2 quart baking dish.", "Let rise.", "Brush with melted shortening.", "Bake", "until brown at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 59 minutes.", "Cover for", "soft", "crust,", "brush with", "butter and leave uncovered for crunchy crust."]
["water", "active dry yeast", "sugar", "salt", "shortening", "flour"]