Kolaches - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. lukewarm water
2 pkg. yeast (soak in water)
1 c. milk (lukewarm)
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/2 c. melted shortening
5 to 5 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Soak yeast.
Mix lukewarm milk, sugar and salt; stir until dissolved.
Add melted shortening.
Add 2 cups flour (sifted) and beat.
Add the beaten eggs and yeast; blend well.
Add rest of flour; blend well.
Cover.
Let rise.
Punch down; let rise again.