GRANDMA SINGLETON'S WHITE BREAD

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients in glass measuring cup. Let stand 10 min, till foamy. Mix 17 C flour, sugar, salt together. Pour the water and the yeast mixture into well of flour in large bowl, adding the oil also before mixing. Mix with wooden spoon till flour is incorporated. Add flour little by little till smooth and elastic. Coat with rest of the oil and then let rise till double-50 min. Punch down and rise again 45 min. Cut and make into loaves. Cut handful of dough, about 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lbs per loaf, and work it by folding the sides in, then the flaps. Seems tuck underneath while hanging the dough over the pan. The ends should set into pan before center lays down. Grease pans with shortening. Let rise 50-60 min in pans. With sharp blade poke 3 slats in loaf to air before placing in oven to bake. Bake at 325 for 20 min. Turn the frt loaves to the back and bake for 15 min more. Spread butter over top while warm out of oven to soften the end product. Cool completely.