Coffeecake or Strudel Dough

Submitted by Ceezie

"This recipe is from Fresenburg Bakery. This is enough dough for 2 coffeecakes or 2 strudels. Prep time includes rising time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 2 struedels

ingredients

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
• 1⁄2 cup warm water (110Â F.)
• 1⁄4 cup plus 2 t. granulated sugar
• 1⁄3 cup shortening (regular or butter-flavored)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• yellow food coloring (optional)
• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour

directions

1. To make the dough: Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside. In a large bowl, beat sugar, shortening and salt until fluffy. Add egg and a few drops of yellow coloring; mix well. Blend in flour, then add yeast and mix to a smooth, elastic dough.
2. Cover bowl; let rise until doubled, 45 to 60 minutes.