Aunt Ruth's Monkey Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in lukewarm water.
2. 2
   Stir in sugar.
3. 3
   Scald milk, add the first 1/4 pound butter and let it melt in milk.
4. 4
   When milk is lukewarm, stir in beaten eggs and yeast mixture.
5. 5
   Add salt.
6. 6
   Beat flour in gradually with a wooden spoon, adding enough to make a soft dough.
7. 7
   Transfer to a greased bowl and let rise in warm place until double in bulk.
8. 8
   After double, melt remaining 1/4 pound butter in shallow pan.
9. 9
   Divide dough in 2 portions for easier handling.
10. 10
    Roll out 1 at a time on lightly floured area to 1/2 inches thickness.
11. 11
    Cut into diamond shapes, approximately 3 inches (I use a pizza cutter- much easier!
12. 12
    ).
13. 13
    Dip each piece of dough in melted butter and lay in a 10 inches mold or 1 piece angel food cake pan, with points overlapping.
14. 14
    Finish same procedure with second half of dough.
15. 15
    Let rise until light, about 1 hour.
16. 16
    Preheat oven to 400*.
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    Bake bread about 35 minutes or until nicely brown and done.
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    To serve, turn out while warm on serving plate and serve to be separated at table.