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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. soft butter
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs or 4 egg yolks plus 2 Tbsp. water
  • 3/4 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
  • 2 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 4 c. sifted Gold Medal flour

Method

  • Cream sugar, shortening, salt and egg thoroughly.
  • Dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • Add creamed mixture and 1 1/2 cups flour. Beat on low speed with electric mixer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining flour.
  • Let rise in warm place (85°) for about 1 1/2 hours.
  • If kitchen is cool, place dough on bowl of hot water and cover completely.
  • Stir down and put on well floured board.
  • Divide into 24 parts.
  • Shape each piece into a round ball.
  • Cover with cloth and let rest about 15 minutes.
  • Shape as desired and fill. Let rise 30 minutes until depression remains when touched lightly finger.
  • Bake at 375° in preheated oven about 15 to 18 minutes or until brown.
  • Brush with melted butter and dust lightly with powdered sugar.