English Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. milk, scalded
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
5 3/4 to 6 c. sifted all-purpose flour

Preparation

Soften yeast in 1/2 cup warm water (110\u00b0).
Combine milk, sugar, salt and shortening; cool to lukewarm.
Stir in 2 cups flour; beat well.
Add yeast and mix.
Add enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough.
Turn out on a lightly floured surface.
Knead until smooth (8 to 10 minutes).
Place in greased bowl, turning once.