Foundation Sweet Dough - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. warm water
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. milk
6 Tbsp. shortening
7 c. flour

Preparation

Dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar.
Scald milk and remove from heat.
Add shortening, sugar and salt.
Cool to lukewarm. Add yeast, eggs and 2 cups flour.
Beat well.
Add remaining flour or enough to make soft dough.
Knead lightly and place in a greased bowl.
Cover and set in a warm place to rise.
Let rise to double in bulk.
Punch down and shape into rolls.