Basic Sweet Dough

Directions

Combine the water, yeast, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.

Let stand for 2 minutes.

Add the dry milk, eggs, butter, salt, and 2½ cups of the flour.

Mix until smooth, then beat for 2 minutes.

Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.

Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface (using some of the remaining flour) and knead for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding only as much flour as needed to prevent the dough from sticking.

Place the dough in a greased bowl; turn once to bring the greased side up.

Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in volume, about 2½ hours.

Punch down the dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface.

Use to make rolls, bread etc.