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Coffeecake or Strudel Dough
 
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 80 Minutes
Servings: 4
This recipe is from Fresenburg Bakery. This is enough dough for 2 coffeecakes or 2 strudels. Prep time includes rising time.
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.
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