Adobe Bread

Ingredients

 * 1 pkt Active dry yeast, (1/4 oz)
 * 1/4 cup Lukewarm water
 * 1 tsp Salt
 * 3 tbl Vegetable shortening, melted
 * 1 cup Cold water
 * 4 1/2 cup All purpose flour

Directions

 * Soften the yeast in the lukewarm water.
 * Mix the salt and the cold water together and add to the yeast mixture.
 * Sift in the flour gradually, beating well after each addition for a smooth consistency.
 * You will probably have to knead in the final cup of flour.
 * Shape the dough into a ball, brish lightly with the remaining shortening, and cover with a dry cloth.
 * Set the bowl in a warm place until doubled in bulk, anout 1 hour.
 * Punch the dough down and, on a floured board, knead about 5 minutes.
 * Shape into 2 round loaves on a well greased baking sheet.
 * Cover with a dry cloth and set to rise another 45 minutes.
 * Preheat the oven to 400F.
 * Bake the loaves on a cookie sheet 50 minutes.