Sweet Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk and stir in sugar, salt and shortening.
2. 2
   Cool to lukewarm.
3. 3
   Dissolve yeast in very warm water.
4. 4
   Stir until dissolved, then stir into the lukewarm milk mixture.
5. 5
   Add beaten eggs and 3 cups flour.
6. 6
   Beat until smooth and stir in an additional 2 cups flour.
7. 7
   Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic.
8. 8
   Place in a greased bowl and brush top with soft shortening.
9. 9
   Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from draft, until double in bulk (about 1 hour).
10. 10
    Punch down and turn out onto lightly floured board.
11. 11
    Use as desired to make any of the following sweet breads.