Bertha Eichhorn'S Foundation Sweet Dough - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cake yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. lukewarm water
1 c. milk
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
7 c. sifted flour
3 eggs, beaten

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; beat well. Add remaining flour or enough to make a soft dough.
Knead lightly and place in greased bowl.
Cover and let rise until double in bulk.
When light, punch down and let rise again.
Shape as desired:
cinnamon rolls, long johns, etc.