Beth'S Bears

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in water in large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Add sugar, shortening, eggs, nutmeg, salt and 2 cups of flour.
3. 3
   Beat on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds.
4. 4
   Beat on medium speed, scraping occasionally, 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir in rest of flour until smooth.
6. 6
   Cover, let rise in warm place until double (about 45 minutes).
7. 7
   Dough is ready when indentation remains when touched with floured finger.
8. 8
   Stir dough down by beating 25 strokes to 1/2 size.
9. 9
   Roll dough into sizes to form body, head and ears.