President Ford(Betty) Toasting Bread

Step 1: Heat 1 cup milk and add cornmeal in large mixing bowl bread is going to be made in it

Step 2: Cover with Saran wrap

Step 3: Let set overnight in warm place

Step 4: Next day

Step 5: Proof yeast with warm water

Step 6: Meanwhile heat 1 cup milk add sugar and shortening I'm not adding salt here because it hurts yeast

Step 7: Add to cornmeal and whisk until mixed

Step 8: When cooled but still warm

Step 9: Add proofed yeast

Step 10: Mix in salt with flour

Step 11: Add flour 1 cup at a time kneading and mixing add 6 cups and 1/2 cup bench flour

Step 12: Turn out onto floured board

Step 13: Knead until you get a smooth ball

Step 14: Put into oiled bowl with warm wet cloth covering

Step 15: Put in warm spot and let rise until double

Step 16: 2 hours

Step 17: Turn back to floured board

Step 18: Knead until it doesn't stick to board

Step 19: Divide dough

Step 20: Put into greased bread pan ,9x5

Step 21: Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled

Step 22: 45 minutes

Step 23: When done brush with water

Step 24: Cut 1/4 inch down center

Step 25: Put in preheated 350 degrees F oven

Step 26: And bake 40 minutes until done

Step 27: Turn out on wire rack until completely cool before slicing

Step 28: Best toasted can freeze well