from Lula
In a bowl:
2 Tbsp yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
6 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered milk
1 Tbsp salt
2 cups warm water
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup shortening, melted
Combine yeast, 1/2 cup water, and 1/4 cup sugar and allow to stand until yeast is dissolved. Sift in large bowl: flour, powdered milk, and salt. Make well in center of flour, pour in remaining water, yeast mixture, eggs, and oil. Stir until well mixed. Cover and allow to raise 1 hour in a warm place.
Turn of floured board. Knead to handle. Roll into desired shape. Place on greased pans. Let rise 30 minutes. Bake at 350-375 (depending on how hot your oven cooks) for about 30 minutes.
