Modern Sponge White Bread - Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water (110-115°F)
• 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast
• 1 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
• 6 1/2 to 7 cups bread flour, divided
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon table salt
• 2 tablespoons shortening (softened)