Sweet Dough - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. lukewarm milk
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 pkg. yeast
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. soft shortening
7 to 7 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Mix together milk, sugar and salt.
Add beaten eggs, shortening and 3 cups flour.
Beat well.
Continue to add flour to make a soft dough.
Knead until smooth.
Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until double.