Basic yeast dough

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       Title: Basic Yeast Dough
  Categories: Breads
       Yield: 6 servings
  
       1 pk Dry yeast
       1 c  Warm water (105-115 degrees)
       3 tb Sugar
       2 tb Shortening
       1    Egg
     1/2 ts Salt
       3 c  All-purpose flour; 3 to 3
            -1/2
  
   Recipe by: Southern Living
   Preparation Time: 0:20
   Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl; let
   stand 5 minutes.  Add sugar, shortening, egg, salt, and
   half of flour; beat at low speed of an electric mixer until
   smooth.  Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a
   soft dough. Place dough in a well-greased bowl, turning to
   grease top.  Cover and let rise in a warm place (85
   degrees), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in
   bulk, or cover and refrigerate up to 5 days.  (If
   refrigerated, let return to room temperature before
   proceeding.) Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly
   floured surface, and knead 4 or 5 times.  Shape and bake as
   directed for Cloverleaf Rolls, Cheese Crescents, Sesame
   Buns or Cinnamon Loaf.
  
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