This is our family's favorite yeast bread recipe. It has won 1st in several competitions! I hope you enjoy it!
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup warm water
- 2/3 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lard
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 4 2/3 - 5 1/3 cup flour
Pour scalding milk over shortening, sugar, and salt: cool. Soak yeast in warm water; add to lukewarm milk mixture. Work in flour; let rise until double. Work down; let rise again. Shape into loaves. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Makes 2 regular sized loaves.
