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Basic Yeast Dough

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

1 pk Dry yeast
1 c Warm water (105-115 degrees)
3 tb Sugar
2 tb Shortening
1 Egg
1/2 ts Salt
3 c All-purpose flour; 3 to 3
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Recipe


Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl; let
stand 5 minutes. Add sugar, shortening, egg, salt, and
half of flour; beat at low speed of an electric mixer until
smooth. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a
soft dough. Place dough in a well-greased bowl, turning to
grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85
degrees), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in
bulk, or cover and refrigerate up to 5 days. (If
refrigerated, let return to room temperature before
proceeding.) Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly
floured surface, and knead 4 or 5 times. Shape and bake as
directed for Cloverleaf Rolls, Cheese Crescents, Sesame
Buns or Cinnamon Loaf.