Rich Yeast Batter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. lukewarm milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 yeast cake
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 c. soft shortening
2 1/2 c. sifted flour

Preparation

Mix together the milk, sugar and salt; crumble yeast into mixture.
Add egg and shortening; stir until shortening is melted. Add flour and beat for 1 minute, at least 100 strokes.
Scrape down from sides of bowl.
Cover with damp cloth and let rise at 85\u00b0 until double in bulk (about 1 3/4 hours).