Uncle John's Batter Whipped Bread

3 C flour

2 T sugar

2 T shortening

2 t salt

1-1/4 C water, warm

yeast package

Dissolve yeast in water. Let rest while you mix 1-1/2 C flour and rest of ingredients. Add yeast water to flour mixture, blending well (about 3 min.). Add remaining flour and mix with a spoon until well mixed. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk. Spoon stir down. Put into greased bread loaf pan. Let rise until doubled. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes. For dark bread, use 1 C of wheat flour and add 1 T honey.