Homemade Bread
["4 c. lukewarm water", "4 pkg. active dry yeast", "4 Tbsp. sugar", "4 Tbsp. shortening", "4 tsp. salt", "3 1/2 qt. flour"]
["Mix all ingredients except flour and let stand until dissolved.", "Add about 1/2 the flour.", "Beat 5 minutes.", "Gradually add remaining flour to make a soft dough.", "Knead until smooth and no longer stretchy (about 10 minutes), adding a small amount of flour as needed.", "Place in greased bowl.", "Turn over to grease top. Cover with towel and let rise in warm place until double in size. Punch down; let rise again.", "Make into 5 or 6 loaves.", "Let rise. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 45 minutes.", "This recipe will serve 40 people."]
["water", "active dry yeast", "sugar", "shortening", "salt", "flour"]