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Jera's Bread Recipe

1 c warm water (95-105 degrees)
1 1/4 c warm water or milk
1 T yeast
3 T sugar
1 T salt
3 T shortening (melted), veggie oil, or butter (melted)
6 - 6 1/2 c of flour

Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1 c warm water, let sit 10 minutes.
Add rest of liquid, salt, and 2 c of flour.
Stir until well mixed.
Continue adding flour, 1/2 c at a time, until dough clears sides of bowl.
Knead until smooth, round up dough, place back in bowl, and cover with a towel.
Let rise 30-45 minutes, until doubled.
Punch down, let rest for 15 minutes, then shape as desired, place in greased pans, and let rise until doubled again.
Bake at 425 for 20 minutes, or until done.

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Oh, and just for the record, this recipe is originally from the Kansas Wheat Commission. I got it in one of their little give-away books of recipe cards when I was 12. Haven't seen the original card in years; I've been making it out of my head for a long time.