1 1/2 tsp. salt | 1/2 cup lukewarm water |
2 pkgs. active dry yeast | 2 eggs |
1 1/2 cup lukewarm milk | 1/4 cup shortening, softened |
2 Tbsp. sugar | 5 1/2 cups sifted flour |
In mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, salt, sugar, eggs, shortening and flour. Beat until smooth, 100 strokes. Cover and let rise until very light, about 1 hour. Beat down and pour into greased 10" tube pan. Let rise to within 1" of top of pan, about 45 minutes. Heat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 45-50 minutes. Serve this golden brown crusty bread hot in wedges with plenty of butter or margarine & jelly.