1 qt Yeast ferment
4 tb Sugar
Flour
4 tb Melted shortening
3 ts Salt
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