BASIC SWEET DOUGH
Add: 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. shortening 4 to 4 1/2 c. sifted flour Turn out on floured board and knead into smooth, elastic dough. Let rise until double in size (about 1 hour). Punch down and let rest 5 to 10 minutes, covered. Shape into rolls or coffee cakes. Let rise in pan until doubled. Plain rolls may be baked at 375 degrees about 25 minutes. Makes 24 rolls. Note: In yeast doughs, instead of scalding the milk, you may use half evaporated milk and half warm water, if you wish.