Fit a heavy-duty stand mixer with kneader blade.
In a small saucepan scald 1/2 cup milk with 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons salt until very warm stirring with a spoon until no sugar or salt granules remain; set aside until luke-warm (for faster cooling place in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes on your top fridge shelf).
Place 4 cups white flour and 3 tablespoons shortening (or lard) in the stainless steel mixing bowl along with the warm milk mixture; cover bowl with a towel to keep the milk warm.
In a cup mix together 1-1/4 cups warm water with 2 teaspoons sugar, mix with a spoon until the sugar is dissolved; add in 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast, stir with a spoon for about 15 seconds.
Place a towel over the cup and proof for about 8-10 minutes or until foamy.
Place the water/yeast mixture in the bowl.
Start mixing/kneading add in more flour as needed to create a soft smooth dough (about 8 minutes).
Remove the dough to a very lightly floured surface; cover with a clean tea towel and let rest for about 5-8 minutes.
Gather up the dough and shape into a ball, then place in a large well greased bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour (I use my oven!).
Punch down the dough and place on a surface.
Using hands (not a rolling pin) flatten to a 10 x 14-inch rectangle (trust me this dough will shape beautifully, no need for a rolling pin!).
Roll the dough up tightly then seal the long seam.
Using a knife slice off the dough ends just enough to fit into your 8x4-inch pan, then pinch the dough ends together to seal (you can shape the two ends in a ball and freeze to make buns or discard the dough).
Place in a dark metal 8 x 4-inch bread pan.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 30-40 minutes or until doubled.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	566.62 Kcal (2372 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.9g	12%
Cholesterol	0.41mg	0%
Sodium	592.19mg	25%
Potassium	154.39mg	3%
Total Carbs	110.81g	37%
Sugars	4.45g	18%
Dietary Fiber	3.26g	13%
Protein	9.45g	19%
Calcium	44.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	263.31 Kcal (1102 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.67g	12%
Cholesterol	0.19mg	0%
Sodium	275.19mg	25%
Potassium	71.75mg	3%
Total Carbs	51.49g	37%
Sugars	2.07g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.52g	13%
Protein	4.39g	19%
Calcium	20.5mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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