RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 360°F.
2. Grease two bread loaf pans well with shortening.
3. Take 3 C of flour and mix it with the yeast, baking soda, salt, sugar, dry milk, and warm water. Mix until smooth.
4. Gradually add the remaining 2 1/2 C of flour. Mix until completely combined.
5. Divide evenly between the two bread loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 20 minutes.
6. Bake for 17-20 minutes.
7. Immediately remove from bread pans. Let rest on a cooling rack.
8. Slice in 1/2" to 1" slices, toast to your liking, and top with butter or jam. Enjoy!