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Soften yeast in lukewarm water with 1 teaspoon sugar added. Set aside for 5-7 minutes.
In a bowl, mix together sugar, salt, and shortening. Add softened yeast and half of flour (3 cups). Blend well. gradually add the remaining flour and continue mixing until dough ceased to stick on the side of the bowl.
Transfer dough on a slightly floured board, knead until smooth. Form into a ball and place in a slightly greased bowl. Brush surface of dough with oil, cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place (inside a kitchen cupboard) for 2 hours or until it doubles in bulk. Punch down. Then, roll out on a floured board, into 1 and 1/2 diameter strips. Cover with bread crumbs. Let rise for another 15 minutes. Then cut into 1 and 1/2 pieces. Arrange on a slightly greased baking sheet, cut side up. Sprinkle with more bread crumbs. Lets rise for another 30 minutes or ubtil it doubles again in bulk.
Preheat oven at 425F. Reduce heat to 375F when you put in pandesal. Bake until slightly brown.
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