Coffeecake or Strudel Dough

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

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

Ingredients

• 2 (1/4ounce) 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.