PRÉPARATIONS
Add the first amount of sugar to warm water
Mix then add yeast
Let stand in warm area for 10 minutes
Add yeast mixture to the 2nd amount of warm water
Add 1/4 cup sugar, salt and shortening
In large mixing bowl mix this mixture with flour kneading
Gradually add the 3 cups of flour and continue kneading
Continue until the dough is elastic and not sticky
Place dough in a greased large mixing bowl then turn dough over so the top is greased
Cover in towels and place in a warm area
Let rise for an hour
Punch down dough then using a sharp knife cut off sections of dough and form buns
Place in greased bread pans
Cover with towel and let rise again for an hour
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Bake bread for 40 to 50 minutes( mine were at 40) until golden brown
Take out and brush bread with melted butter
Take out of bread pans and let cool
Enjoy! So good!!
You can place bread in freezer bags and freeze . They store well. This makes wonderful bread and the house smells amazing after ! Best of luck!