You’ll Need:

2 cupfuls boiling water
2 tablespoonfuls Crisco
1 tablespoonful sugar
2 teaspoonfuls salt
? yeast cake dissolved in
? cupful lukewarm water
About six cupfuls sifted flour

Directions : To prepare this Water Bread Recipe 1, first mix Crisco, sugar and salt, pour on boiling water; when lukewarm add dissolved yeast cake. Stir in enough flour to make a batter; beat well, then add more flour, a little at a time to make stiff dough, mixing with a knife. Turn on a floured board; knead until it is smooth, elastic and does not stick to the board. Put into bowl greased with Crisco, cover closely and let stand in a warm place over night. The first thing in the morning knead again until fine grained; shape into loaves and place in a warm pan greased with Crisco. Cover and put in a warm place. When double in bulk, bake in a hot oven. Bake one hour