1 qt Yeast ferment 4 tb Melted shortening
4 tb Sugar 3 ts Salt
Flour
Combine sugar, salt, shortening, and ferment. Add flour slowly,
beating thoroughly after each addition until a dough just stiff
enough to knead is formed. Knead on lightly floured board until
dough is smooth and elastic. Cover with a warm, damp cloth. Allow to
double in bulk, work down, again cover and allow to double in bulk.
Form into loaves and place in well-oiled pans. Cover and let rise
until double in bulk. Bake in hot oven (450 F) 45 ~ 60 minutes. 4
loaves. The Household Searchlight – 1941
Yields
6 servings