- 1 pkg active dry yeast
- 1 pkg active dry yeast 1/4 c. warm water
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 c. shortening
- 1 c. scalded milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp lemon
- 1/4 tsp mace
- 3 1/2 to 4 c. sifted flour
- 1 c soft shortening
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/3 c. chopped walnuts
Sprinkle yeast on warm water, stir until dissolved. In large bowl place sugar, salt, and 1/4 c. shortening, milk. Stir until blended. Cool to luke warm, then beat in 2 eggs. To egg mixture add yeast extracts, mace and 3 c. flour. Stir until smooth, then stir in enough flour to make soft easy to handle dough. Cover and let raise until double.
On lightly floured surface roll dough 1/3″ thick square. Dab with 1/2 c. soft shortening. Fold dough and seal edges. Do this twice. Let stand 20 min. Shape as desired and bake 475 degrees F.