Sweet Dough

By

Christine Dostal's recipe given to me at my wedding shower.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 6-7 1/2 cups flour

Preparation

Step 1

Mix 2 Tbsp. yeast with 1/2 cup warm water (do not stir).
Scald: 2 cups milk
Add to milk: 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tsp. salt and 1/2 cup shortening
Add to milk mixture: 2 eggs beaten
Add yeast mixture and 6 -7 1/2 cups flour
Let rise 15-30 minutes. Punch down and let rise again.