Sweet Dough - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. warm water
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. lukewarm milk
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. soft shortening
7 to 7 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped nuts, if desired

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water, let set 5 minutes.
Stir in milk, sugar, salt, eggs and shortening.
Add flour, 1 cup at a time.
Add enough flour to handle easily.
Turn out onto floured surface.
Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
Roll up into a ball and place into a greased bowl and roll over, greased side up.
Cover with a damp cloth and place in a warm, draft free area.
Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours.