Adobe Bread

Ingredients

 * 1 pkt active dry yeast, (¼ oz)
 * ¼ cup lukewarm water
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 3 tbsp vegetable shortening, melted
 * 1 cup cold water
 * 4½ cups all purpose flour

Directions

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