Coffee Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour.
2. 2
   Add sugar and salt into a large mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Add warm milk, shortening, beaten eggs and yeast mixture.
4. 4
   Stir and mix well.
5. 5
   Then turn out on floured board and knead.
6. 6
   This dough will be very soft, knead well, put it into a large greased bowl and cover with towel.
7. 7
   Place in warm oven.
8. 8
   Let it raise until doubled.
9. 9
   Punch it down and divide in 3 and knead.
10. 10
    Put in three 9 or 10-inch pans.
11. 11
    Spread melted butter over the top and sprinkle with mixture of cinnamon and chopped nuts.
12. 12
    Bake in 350° preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes.
13. 13
    You can ice the top or put fresh fruit on top.