Amish White Bread

2 1/4 oz pkgs. Active Yeast
1 Tbsp Sugar
1 C Sugar
1/4 C shortening
2 Tbsp salt
1/2 C sugar
1 C Boiling water
2 1/2 C warm water
10 C flour (regular)
1. Dissolve yeast and 1 Tbsp of sugar in 1 C of water, not too hot of water. Set aside.
2. In larger mixing bowl combine shortneing, salt, sugar, and boiling water. Mix together intil shortening is dissloved. Add 2 1/2 C of additional warm water. Now add the yeast mixture, blend throughly.
3. Add 5-6 C flour, gradually mixing until dough can no longer be mixed. Knead for 20 minutes (I use my Kitchen Aid) continuing to add flour until dough is no longer sticky and becomes soft. Let rise 2 hours.
4. Place dough in 4 greased loaf pans, cover with dish towel and let rise for additional 2 hours.
5. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.