BASIC DOUGH RECIPE (Two Loaves) 1 pkg. dry yeast 1/4 c. lukewarm water 1 c. milk 1/4 c. shortening 1/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. salt 4 c. sifted flour (about) 2 eggs Soften yeast in water. Heat milk and shortening until melted. Put sugar and salt in large bowl; add hot milk mixture. Stir until dissolved and cool lukewarm. Add 2 cups flour to milk and mix well 1 minute on electric mixer. Stir in yeast and eggs; beat and add more flour. Beat until smooth and elastic, 2 minutes. Cover and let rise about 1 hour. Stir down. Put on floured board, knead lightly and shape dough into desired form. Let rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |