In a large mixer bowl combine 2 1/2 cups of the flour and the yeast. In a saucepan heat together milk, sugar, shortening and the salt just until warm (115 - 120), stirring constatnly to melt shortening. Add to dry mixture in mixer bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer for 1/2 a minute, scraping sides of the bowl constantly. Beat the mixture for 3 minutes at high speed.
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