(3 medium loaves)
Dissolve:
1 pkg. yeast in ½ c. lukewarm water

Add:
1 T sugar
Let stand in warm place for 45 minutes.

Beat in:
1 beaten egg
½ c. melted shortening
2 c. lukewarm water
1 ½ t. salt
½ c. sugar

Sift:
8 c. all purpose flour
Stir some of the flour gradually into the other ingredients until a fairly thick batter is formed, then pour the dough onto a floured board and knead in the remaining flour, about 10 minutes.   Place the dough in a well greased bowl and let it stand until double.  Knead the edges in, turn the dough and let it stand until double again.  Cut into three portions.  Shape them into loaves.  Place each in a well greased loaf pan.  Let rise ‘til double.  Place in cold oven.  Turn heat to 400 degrees.  After 15 minutes reduce the heat to 375 and bake the bread 25 minutes longer.  Remove and brush with melted butter.  Cool on rack.