Basic sweet yeast bread

Basic sweet bread for kolache or cinnamon rolls

2 1/2 cups warm milk (about 110F 2 minutes in the microwave)

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup shortening or lard

1 tablespoon salt

2 eggs plus 2 yolks

6 to 6 1/2 cups flour


Fillings:
Fruit preserves, pie filling, reconstituted dried fruit etc for filling for kolache
Cinnamon rolls half cup each white and brown sugar 2 tablespoons cinnamon melted butter to brush on the dough.

Mix milk yeast and sugar and let proof.  Mix in lard, salt eggs and yolks. Add flour a little at a time up to 5 cups. Work the rest in by kneading until smooth and elastic.  Turn out into well oiled bowl and let double in size.

For kolache roll tsp or so sized ball let rise until doubled.  Create a well and fill with filling of choice. Makes approx 72.  Bake 375 for 15 to 18 minutes

For cinnamon rolls roll into rectangle,  brush with melted butter generously sprinkle cinnamon mixture.  From short edge roll tightly and cut into equal parts. Will make two 9x13 pans worth depending in size. Bake 375 about 18 to 20 minutes. Generously ice with powdered sugar icing

Can easily split the dough to make some kolache and some cinnamon rolls. 36 kolache 24 rolls. Excellent for potlucks or church brunches.