Easy Streamlined White Bread (No Kneading)

A very easy scrumptious bread put together with a mixer. The only time dough is handled is when it is put in the baking pan. Recipe courtesy of Betty Crocker.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups warm water
• 1  package active dry yeast
• 2  tablespoons  soft shortening
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 3  cups flour

Directions

1. Using a large mixer bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Add shortening, salt, sugar and half the flour.
3. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
4. Add remaining flour and blend until smooth.
5. Scrape batter off sides of bowl and cover with a cloth.
6. Rise in warm place for 30 minutes, then beat 25 strokes by hand and spread evenly in a greased loaf pan.
7. Smooth top with floured hand and let rise again until 1/4" from top of pan (about 40 minutes).
8. Bake in preheated 375° oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until brown.