SWEET ROLL DOUGH (FOR KUCHEN)

SWEET ROLL DOUGH (FOR KUCHEN) image

Yield 6 Kuchen crusts

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pkgs active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (105-115 deg)
1/2 cup lukewarm milk (scalded then cooled)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup shortening or butter or margarine, softened
4 1/2 - 5 cups flour

Steps:

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 1/2 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in enough remaining flour to make dough that is easy to handle. In mixer, the sides will be clean. Turn dough onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up. (At this point, dough can be refrigerated 3-4 days) Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1 1/2 hours. (Dough is ready if impression remains when touched)