Sweet Dough
["1/2 c. white sugar", "1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. shortening", "1 c. lukewarm water", "1 c. pastry flour", "1 tsp. salt", "2 Tbsp. yeast", "1 large whole egg", "3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour"]
["Soften yeast in 1/2 cup of the warm water.", "Mix sugar, salt, shortening and yeast (which has been softened).", "Add remaining 1/2 cup of water and the egg.", "Add flours and mix well.", "Knead on lightly floured board for 5 minutes.", "Let rise until double in bulk (about 1 hour)."]
["white sugar", "shortening", "water", "pastry flour", "salt", "yeast", "egg", "flour"]