2 packs yeast 3 cups warm water 2 Tbs. Sugar 1 Tbs. Salt 2 Tbs. Shortening 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 cups flour Dissolve yeast into water. Add shortening, salt, & sugar, then stir. Add flour & stir until you can stir anymore, then knead for 8 minutes. Let rise until double. Form loaves and place on a greased cookie sheet. Let rise for 10 minutes. Bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees (or until golden brown). Rub with butter while still hot. Serve immediately. *makes two loaves