Buttery Pull Apart Monkey Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine scalded milk, mashed potatoes, shortening, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl and let stand until lukewarm.
2. 2
   Add one package of yeast (softened in 1/2 cup lukewarm water).
3. 3
   Add two well-beaten eggs and 1 1/2 cups flour. Beat well.
4. 4
   Add about four more cups of sifted flour to make stiff dough.
5. 5
   Put in a large greased bowl and turn so that all of the dough is greased.
6. 6
   Let rise at least two hours.
7. 7
   About 1 1/2 hours before serving, punch down and roll out dough.
8. 8
   Cut into walnut-sized squares and dip each into melted butter, then pile in fluted tube pan.
9. 9
   Pour remaining butter over top.
10. 10
    Let rise (about one hour) then bake 20-25 minutes at 375 degrees F (If crispier bread desired, cook at 400 degrees F)
11. 11
    Serve hot.