Basic Yeast Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Place yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Combine milk, 1/4 cup sugar, shortening and salt in saucepan and heat to just below a boil. Cool to lukewarm. Add 1 1/2 cups flour; stir well.
4. 4
   Add egg and yeast; blend well. Gradually sift another 2 cups flour until batter begins to turn loose from the sides of the bowl and follow the spoon around the bowl.
5. 5
   Turn dough out on well floured surface and knead. Place in well oiled bowl and place in warm place until it doubles in size.
6. 6
   Turn out onto floured surface.
7. 7
   Knead. Shape into biscuits or loaf and let rise again until double in size. Bake at desired temperature, about 350° to 400°, depending on thickness.