Mom'S 'Feather Buns'

Name: Mom'S 'Feather Buns'
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup lard; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 3 1/2 cups warm water; 10 -12 cups flour

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 (1/4 ounce) envelope yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lard
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vinegar
3 1/2 cups warm water
10 -12 cups flour

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast and sugar in first amount of warm water until foamy.
2

Add yeast mixture to rest of ingredients except flour.
3

Add flour in batches, stirring well in between.
4

Knead until dough becomes elastic yet pliable.
5

Let rise for 2 hours.
6

Knead again and let rise for one hour.
7

Punch down dough and shape into egg sized portions and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
8

Cover and let rise for 3 hours.
9

Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes until tops browned.