Buttery Bread Dough

Directions

1. 1
   In large mixing bowl, combine yeast and water.
2. 2
   Add warm milk, butter, egg, sugar, salt and 1 1/2 cups flour.
3. 3
   Beat on low speed of electric mixer for 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Gradually mix in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
5. 5
   On well-floured board, knead for 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic, adding flour to board as needed.
6. 6
   Shape dough into ball.
7. 7
   Place in greased bowl; turn dough over.
8. 8
   Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
9. 9
   Punch down dough; shape as directed in recipe.