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                                            Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 85 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 teaspoon granulated sugar  |  
                                                1/2 cup water  |  
                                                1 (1/4 ounce) packet dry yeast  |  
                                                1 1/2 cups milk  |  
                                                1/4 cup granulated sugar  |  
                                                1/4 cup shortening  |  
                                                2 teaspoons salt  |  
                                                2 eggs  |  
                                                3 3/4 cups flour  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Dissolve 1 tsp sugar in warm water in large bowl. 2. Sprinkle in yeast. Let stand 10 minutes, then stir well. 3. Combine milk, 1/4 cup sugar, shortening and salt in saucepan. 4. Heat until lukewarm and shortening is melted. Stir well. 5. Add to yeast mixture. 6. Add 2 3/4 cups flour and beat vigorously with wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth. 7. Gradually stir in remaining 1 cup flour. 8. Batter will be soft. 9. Cover with tea towel. 10. Let rise in warm place until doubled about 1 hour. 11. Stir down dough and let stand 10 minutes. 12. Fill greased muffin cups 1/2 full. 13. Let rise until doubled 45 minutes. 14. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden. 15. Turn out of pans immediately. 16. Serve warm and cool.                              | 
                         
                         
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