Monkey Bread or Hungarian Coffee Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in the warm water (should be about 105−115 degreesF), and let stand about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in the warm milk (should be about the same temperature), sugar, and salt.

3. 3

   Add the eggs and shortening, then stir in half the flour.

4. 4

   Add more flour until it becomes too stiff to mix with the spoon.

5. 5

   Turn out the dough on a well−floured surface and knead about 10 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic, adding more flour as needed.

6. 6

   Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in size.

7. 7

   Punch the dough down and let rise again until doubled.

8. 8

   Break off small pieces of dough, and roll into small walnut−sized balls.

9. 9

   When all the dough has been formed into balls, (about 40−45) roll each in melted butter, and then in sugar−cinnamon mixture to coat.

10. 10

    Place in a greased 9" bundt or tube cake pan, and let rise until double in bulk.

11. 11

    Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30−35 minutes, or until browned.

12. 12

    Cool the pan on a rack 15 minutes, and then invert on a large plate, and remove the pan.

13. 13

    Serve warm.