Instructions: Heat milk, brown sugar, shortening, sugar and salt together, stirring just till warm.

Add to dry mixture. Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 1/2 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes at high speed.

Stir in an additional 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, enough to make a moderately stiff dough.

Turn onto floured surface; knead 8 to 10 minutes.

Place in greased bowl, turning once. Cover; let rise till double (about 1 1/2 hours). punch down; let rest 10 minutes.

Shape into two loaves. Place in 2 greased 8 1/2x4x3-inch loaf pans. Let rise 45 minutes to 60 minutes.

Bake in 375 degree oven for 40 minutes.

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