1 package yeast
1 & 1/2 cup very warm water
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 & 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon shortening
4 cups flour, approx.
In large bowl, add in order given. Stir 10 minute intervals for
1 hour. Cover bowl with a towel, and set in a warm place in between.
Shape into 2 loaves. Slash tops with a knife.
Grease 2 loaf pans or coffee cans, and let rise in pans until almost double in size.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Substitutions: you can use 1/2 cup wheat germ, and 1/2 cup less flour
EASY OATMEAL BREAD
Make this the same way, but the ingredients are a little different:
1 package yeast
1 and 3/4 cups very warm water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon shortening
1 and 1/2 cups uncooked oatmeal
3-3 and 1/2 cups flour
Mix in order given, in large bowl and follow directions above.