"This recipe from my childhood, my Grandma's Italian Bread is soft on the inside with a crunchy crust. It is a bread you will be making over and over again...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast
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3 1/2 cups warm water
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8 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
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1 tablespoon shortening
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3 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 cup of hot water for baking