Scald lowfat milk and stir in sugar, salt, and shortening.

Allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm.

In a large bowl, put hot water.

Sprinkle yeast into the water and stir until dissolved.

Add the lukewarm milk mixture and flour to the yeast mixture.

Mix until smooth.

Grease the top of the dough.

Cover the bowl with a cloth.

Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased bread pan.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.