5 to 5 1/2 c. flour
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. yeast
1/4 c. lard
2 c. water

Mix 2 cups flour, salt and sugar in bowl. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm (115°) water. Melt lard in remaining 1 1/2 cups water (hot). Add both liquid mixtures to dry ingredients. Mix well, then add remaining flour. Knead 10 to 20 times. Let rise until double. Put into 3 bread pans. Let rise to desired height. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Yields 3 loaves.

Also makes 1 1/2 dozen dinner rolls.

Note: Make sure pans are greased.

Wheat Bread: Use 2 cups wheat flour.