Mimi's Rich Sweet Dough

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup very soft butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 5-5 1/2 cups flour (about)

Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in warm water and the teaspoon sugar; proof.

2. 2

   In a large bowl mix the rest of the ingredients except for the flour.

3. 3

   Add flour in two additions.

4. 4

   Knead 100 times and let rise in covered bowl in a warm place 1 1/2-2 hours.

5. 5

   Punch down and rise again for about 30-45 minutes.

6. 6

   Turn out on floured board.

7. 7

   Let rest for about 15 minutes so it is easier to handle.

8. 8

   Make into whatever you are making and bake for the time alloted in recipe.