Mimi'S Rich Sweet Dough - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 teaspoons dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup warm water
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup very soft butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs (beaten)
1/2 cup sugar
5 - 5 1/2 cups flour (about)

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water and the teaspoon sugar; proof.
In a large bowl mix the rest of the ingredients except for the flour.
Add flour in two additions.
Knead 100 times and let rise in covered bowl in a warm place 1 1/2-2 hours.
Punch down and rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
Turn out on floured board.
Let rest for about 15 minutes so it is easier to handle.
Make into whatever you are making and bake for the time alloted in recipe.