Favorite Light Bread

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Scald (don't boil) the whole milk and water; pour over shortening and salt.
3. Cool to lukewarm temperature.
4. In a separate bowl, dissolve dry yeast and sugar in lukewarm water.
5. Add the yeast mixture to the cooled milk mixture.
6. Add 4 cups of flour and beat well.
7. Add remaining flour gradually.
8. Adjust flour to ensure the mixture is not too sticky; add a little more if needed.
9. Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled in size.
10. Turn the dough onto a floured board and knead.
11. Divide into 3 large loaves or 5 small loaves.
12. Place into loaf pans and let rise until doubled in size.
13. Bake at 350°F until the tops are brown.
14. When cool, slice and butter slices.
15. Wrap with foil and freeze if desired.
16. Reheat when ready to serve.