rapid mix sweet dough

Ingredients

• Servings: 2


• 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided


• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast


• 1/2 cup white sugar


• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt


• 1/2 cup margarine, softened


• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f)


• 2 eggs (room temperature)


• 1 cup all-purpose flour


• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins



• in a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt; stir well. cut in margarine with a fork until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. add warm water to flour mixture. beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes. add eggs and 1 more cup of flour; beat until thick. stir in the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until the dough comes together. turn dough out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. cover dough with a damp towel and let rest for 20 minutes.


• punch down dough and form into desired shape. cover and refrigerate dough for up to 48 hours. let dough come to room temperature before baking in a 375 degree oven.