Tinklee's Sweet Yeast Dough

1. 1

   Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt in a large bowl; set aside

2. 2

   Combine milk and butter in a 1- quart saucepan.

3. 3

   Heat over low heat until mixture is 120* to 130* F. ( butter does not need to completely melt)

4. 4

   Gradually beat milk mixture into flour mixture with electric mixer at low speed.

5. 5

   Increase speed to medium; beat 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Reduce speed to low.

7. 7

   Beat in eggs, vanilla, and 1 cup flour.

8. 8

   Increase speed to medium; beat 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir in enough additional flour, about 2 cups, to make soft dough.

10. 10

    Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface; flatten slightly.

11. 11

    Knead dough about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic, adding 1/4 cup more flour to prevent sticking if necessary.

12. 12

    Shape dough into a ball; place in a large greased bowl.

13. 13

    Turn dough over so that top is greased.

14. 14

    Cover with towel; let rise in warm place 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.

15. 15

    Punch down dough.

16. 16

    Knead dough on lightly floured surface 1 minute.

17. 17

    Cover with towel; let rest for ten minutes.

18. 18

    Shape into desired shape

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.