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Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 2 c. warm water (not hot; 110~ to 115~)
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 6 1/2 to 7 c. Gold Medal flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 c. soft shortening (I use Puritan oil)

Method

  • In mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; measure flour by dip-level-pour method.
  • Add sugar, salt and half the flour to yeast.
  • Beat thoroughly 2 minutes.
  • Add egg and shortening. Gradually beat in remaining flour until smooth.
  • Cover with cloth; place in refrigerator.
  • Punch down occasionally as dough rises in refrigerator.
  • About 2 hours before baking, cut off amount needed and return remaining dough to refrigerator.