Combine yeast with warm potato water and let foam. In large mixing bowl. Stir in sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat well to develop gluten. Stir in

cooled melted shortening . Add remaining 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour gradually. Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead 8 to 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning dough once to grease the top. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Knead dough down in bowl. Divide dough in half. Shape into balls and place

in well-greased rounded pans. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, 45

to 60 minutes. Before baking, dust loaves lightly with flour.

Bake at 400 degrees F. for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Lou&Sally Eisenberg <sparky@netgate.net>