Basic Sweet Dough Amish Recipes

In a large bowl, place the milk, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved. In a small bowl or measuring cup, add the yeast to the lukewarm water and proof by adding a pinch of sugar. Let stand for a few minutes. If the yeast rises, it is working and ready for baking. Stir and add to the milk mixture. Add the eggs and the butter and margarine.
Gradually add the flour, using only enough to make it easy to handle. Your may need more or less flour, depending on the brand of flour you're using and the amount of humidity in the air. If using an electric mixer with kneading hook, knead for approx. 4 minutes or until smooth and elastic. If dough sticks to the board or surface, lightly flour and place in greased or oiled bowl. Turn the dough until all sides are lightly covered with oil--this prevents dough from drying out. Cover with a clean damp cloth. Let rise in a draft-free area until double in size, approx. 1 hour. knead for a minute to work out all the air bubbles. Cover again for approx. 30 minutes until almost double. Shape as desired and bake in 375° F oven for 30 minutes, or until well-baked.

3/4 cup lukewarm milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages dry granular yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
pinch of sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup margarine
5 cups sifted flour

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