About the Author
Phyllis Pellman Good is editor of Festival Quarterly, a magazine exploring the art, faith, and culture of Mennonite peoples. She and her husband, Merle, oversee The People's Place and the Old Country Store. Phyllis is the author of several books, among them Cooking and Memories.
The Goods are the parents of two daughters and are members of the Landisville Mennonite church.
Rachel Thomas Pellman is manager of the Old Country Store in Intercourse, Pennsylvania., which features quilts, crafts, and toys by more than 200 Amish and Mennonite craftspersons. Rachel and her husband, Kenny, are co-authors of The World of Amish Quilts and its companion book, Amish Quilt Patterns.
Rachel and Kenny are the parents of one son and are members of the Rossmere Mennonite Church.
Phyllis and Rachel are sisters-in-law.
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White BreadMakes 2 loaves1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 cups warm water
2 1/2 Tbsp. melted shortening
6-7 cups flour
1. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
2. In large bowl combine sugar, salt, water, and shortening. Add yeast mixture. Gradually add flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth. Place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise about 2 hours. Punch down. Divide into 2 portions and form loaves. Place in greased bread pans. Prick tops with fork. Let rise until higher than pans (about 2 hours).
3. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Butter tops of loaves. Place pans on sides bread loosens. Remove bread and cool completely.