1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. sugar

2 c. warm water

2 Tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice
6 c. sifted flour (approx.)

Add yeast to lukewarm water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let stand 5 minutes. Add salt, shortening and remaining sugar to warm water. Add softened yeast and 3 cups flour. Beat well. Add enough additional flour to make a soft dough. Place remaining flour on board, turn out dough on floured board and knead until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, turn over, so that greased side is on top, cover with cloth and let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down and let rise a second time, if desired. Cut dough into halves, round into balls, cover and let stand 10 minutes. Shape into loaves and place in greased bread pans. Grease tops, cover with a a cloth and let rise until doubled in bulk. Bake in hot oven (400 degrees F.) 30 minutes. Makes 2 (1 pound) loaves.