Adobe Bread
Ingredients
1 pack active dry yeast (1/4 ounce)
1/4 C. lukewarm water
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. vegetable shortening, melted
1 C. cold water
4 ½ C. all purpose flour
Cooking Instructions
In a large bowl, soften the yeast in the lukewarm water. Mix the salt, 2 Tbls. of the shortening, and the cold water together and add to the yeast mixture. Sift in the flour gradually, beating well after each addition for a smooth consistency. Shape the dough into a ball, brush lightly with the remaining shortening, and cover with a dry cloth. Set the bowl in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Punch the dough down and, on a floured board, knead about 5 minutes. Shape into 2 round loaves on a well greased baking sheet. Cover with a dry cloth and set to rise another 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake the loaves on a cookie sheet 50 minutes, until they are light brown and sound hollow when tapped.
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