Foundation Sweet Dough - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. lukewarm water
1 c. milk
6 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
7 c. flour
3 eggs

Preparation

Dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in lukewarm water.
Scald milk, add shortening, sugar and salt; cool to lukewarm.
Add 2 cups flour to make a batter.
Add yeast and beaten eggs.
Knead lightly and place in greased bowl.
Cover and set in warm place, free from draft.
Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 2 hours.
When light, punch down and shape into dinner rolls, buns or coffee cake.
Place on tray and let rise.
Bake at 400\u00b0 to 425\u00b0, about 15 to 20 minutes.