RICH YEAST DOUGH

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of flour and the yeast.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, butter, brown sugar and salt until very warm (115F to 120F) and butter is almost melted, stirring constantly.
• Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture along with the eggs.
• Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1/2 minute then beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
• Using a wooden spoon, stir in remaining flour to make a soft dough.
• Place dough in a greased bowl and grease top of dough lightly.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until double (1 to 1 1/2 hours-less with Rapid Rise yeast).
• Stir dough down and divide into thirds (about 1 pound each).
• Place each portion in a 1-gallon ziplock bag, leaving ample space for dough to expand.
• Chill at least 2 hours before using.
• ***Eachportion will make a dozen cinnamon or dinner rolls or 1 pizza crust.
• TO FREEZE: After dividing dough, seal each portion in a ziplock freezer bag, removing all air.
• Label and freeze for up to three months.
• To use, thaw in bag overnight in refrigerator.
• To thaw in the microwave, unwrap dough and place in a greased microwave-safe pie plate.
• Cook uncovered on"low" or"defrost" until thawed (about 15 minutes, but microwave ovens vary so much--).