White Bread

5 -6 cups all purpose flour
3 TB sugar
2 tsp salt
2 pkg active dry yeast
2 cups water
1/4 cup oil or shortening
1 TB butter, melted

1. In large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well. in small saucepan heat water and oil until very warm 120-130 degrees F. Add flour mixture 2 cups at a time until moistened.
2. On floured surface knead dough adding flour as needed. Knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 - 10 minutes. Place dough in greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Grease the top of the dough before putting plastic wrap on. Let rise in warm place until light and doubled in size 45 - 60 minutes.
3. Grease 2 8 X 4 loaf pans. Punch down dough several times to remove air. Divide dough in half. Shape into loaves. Place into pans. Cover and let rise in warm place until dough fills pans and tops of loaves are about 1 inch over pan, about 30 - 35 minutes. Brush each loaf with melted butter.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40- 45 minutes or until loaves sound hollow after being tapped. Immediately remove from pan and let cool for 1 - 2 hours.