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Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl (sugar, salt and instant yeast)
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Mix with a large wooden spoon
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Add shortening or lard and mix
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Mix thoroughly with your hand
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Add warm water and mix the dough until stiff
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Add more flour so that dough doesn't stick
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You can add dough onto a floured board to make sure that it's properly kneaded
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Knead for approximately 8-10 minutes
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Shape dough into a large round shape and cover to rest for 45 minutes
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Knead dough again on a lightly floured surface (kneading is the most critical part of this recipe process.
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Shape dough into your desired bread designs and place on a baking sheet or bread pan
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Let the breads rest for 25 minutes
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Preheat oven at 375°F
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Bake until golden brown
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Instructions when using active yeast
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Mix 3½ cups of warm water (115°F to 120°F), yeast and sugar
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Add a pinch of salt and ½lb of sifted flour to the mixture
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Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon
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Set in a warm place for approximately one hour
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Mixture should look foamy with bubbles
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Sift the rest of the flour in a large bowl
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Pour yeast mixture into the large bowl over the flour
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Add shortening or lard and mix
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Add more flour so that dough doesn't stick
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You can add dough onto a floured board to make sure that it's properly kneaded
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Knead for approximately 8-10 minutes
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Shape dough into a large round shape and cover to rest for 45 minutes
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Let the breads rest for 25 minutes
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Preheat oven at 375°F
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Bake until golden brown