Zieh Kuechla - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. warm water
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/3 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
2 c. flour
2 eggs
1/3 c. softened shortening
4 1/2 c. sifted flour

Preparation

Combine water, yeast and sugar.
Add salt and 2 cups flour. Beat 2 minutes with electric mixer or rotary beater.
Add eggs and shortening.
Beat for 1 minute.
Blend in 4 1/2 cups sifted flour and stir until dough is formed.
Let rest for 20 minutes.
This makes dough easier to handle.