Homemade Bread

Dissolve yeast in warm water; add sugar, salt, shortening and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved.

Stir in flour and mix until all is well blended.

Turn out on a floured surface and knead well, about 5 minutes.

Place in a greased pan, covered with a cloth, for 1 hour over a pan of warm (not hot) water and let rise until double in bulk.

Knead down again; place over warm water again for about 30 minutes.

Mold into desired shape.

Let rise for about 45 minutes.

Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes or until done. Yields about 24 large or 36 small rolls or 2 loaves.