Monkey Bread

1. 1

   Combine shortening, boiling water, sugar and salt in a bowl and let cool.

2. 2

   Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water; beat eggs and add to yeast mixture.

3. 3

   Add yeast mixture to shortening.

4. 4

   Gradually add flour.

5. 5

   Mix thoroughly; cover and let rise 1 hour.

6. 6

   Knead dough down.

7. 7

   Pinch off chunks and dip into 1 stick melted butter or margarine.

8. 8

   Drop chunks in tube pan.

9. 9

   (Only use 3/4 dough in tube pan; whole recipe makes pan too full.)

10. 10

    If you wish to have a fancy bread, roll chunks in a mixture of cinnamon/sugar before putting into tube pan.

11. 11

    Let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.

12. 12

    Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.

13. 13

    Cool about 5 minutes and turn out onto a plate.

14. 14

    Dribble a glaze of powdered sugar and water over bread.

15. 15

    (I leave the icing off for dinner rolls.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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