Sweet Dough

Name: Sweet Dough
Ingredients: 1/2 c. warm water; 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 1 1/2 c. lukewarm milk; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 c. soft shortening; 7 to 7 1/2 c. flour; 3/4 c. brown sugar; 2 Tbsp. cinnamon; 1/2 c. chopped nuts, if desired

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. warm water
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. lukewarm milk
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. soft shortening
7 to 7 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped nuts, if desired

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water, let set 5 minutes.
2

Stir in milk, sugar, salt, eggs and shortening.
3

Add flour, 1 cup at a time.
4

Add enough flour to handle easily.
5

Turn out onto floured surface.
6

Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
7

Roll up into a ball and place into a greased bowl and roll over, greased side up.
8

Cover with a damp cloth and place in a warm, draft free area.
9

Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours.