Best White Homemade Bread

2 c. warm water

2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast

1/2 Tbs sugar

1/4 c melted butter

1/4 c sugar

1/2 c evaporated milk

5-7 c bread flour

1 Tbs shortening

1 Tbs butter

1. Mix yeast and sugar in the warm water and let stand for about 15 mins until bubbly.

2. In mixing bowl combine melted butter, sugar, evaporated milk and salt. When the yeast mixture is done add and stir together. 

3. Slowly add the flour until the dough no longer sticks to the sides or your fingers.

4. Fold into a ball and put into a greased bowl and cover with a towel for about an hour to rise. Punch down.

5. Knead the punched dough for a min or two and then divide into two balls. Form and put into greased bread pans. 

6. Bake at 350 for about 20-30 mins.

7. cover top with butter and serve.