Double Loaf Homemade Bread

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast in water. Scald milk, add sugar, salt and shortening. Beat. Add 1 cup cold water, until lukewarm. Add yeast and water. Add 1/2 of flour; beat. Add remaining flour. Knead until smooth and satiny.
2. Shape in ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until double in size, about 2 hours. Knead and shape into 2 balls. Cover. Let stand 15 minutes. Place in 2 greased loaf pans; let double in size, about 2 hours.
3. Bake at 400 degrees F for 50 minutes.