Sweet Roll Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Measure into mixing bowl warm water.
2. 2
   Add, stirring to dissolve, dry yeast.
3. 3
   Stir in milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 3 cups flour.
4. 4
   Mix with spoon until smooth.
5. 5
   Add enough remaining flour to handle easily.
6. 6
   Mix with hand.
7. 7
   Turn onto lightly floured board.
8. 8
   Knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
9. 9
   Round up in greased bowl, greased side up.
10. 10
    Cover with damp cloth.
11. 11
    Let rise in warm place until double in bulk.
12. 12
    Punch down; let rise again until almost double.
13. 13
    Divide dough for desired rolls; shape.
14. 14
    Let rise and bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.
15. 15
    Amount:
16. 16
    1 large coffee cake or 1 1/2 to 2 dozen rolls.