No-Knead White Bread

Combine 1 1/4 cups of sifted flour, warm water, shortening, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large mixing container; thoroughly blend the ingredients together using manual effort for 300 strokes or with an electric mixer on high speed for 3 minutes. Incorporate the remaining 1 3/4 cups of sifted flour, ensuring that all ingredients are well combined and scraping the bowl frequently to avoid lumps, until a smooth dough forms.

Cover the mixture with a clean cloth and allow it to rise, doubling in size over time, approximately 1 hour.

Lightly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent the dough from sticking. Gently press down on the dough, taking care not to overwork it; it will be quite sticky. Spoon the dough into the prepared loaf pan, gently pressing it down and shaping it with your hands coated in flour to achieve a uniform shape. Cover the dough again and allow it to rise for 30 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

Uncover the dough and bake it in the preheated oven until it reaches a golden brown color, approximately 45 minutes.

Remove the baked loaf from the oven and place it on a cooling rack to cool.