German Coffee Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Let stand a few minutes, then stir.
3. 3
   Stir in sugar, salt and 1 cup of the flour.
4. 4
   Beat the egg; add softened lard and add to flour mixture.
5. 5
   Beat in the remaining flour until mixture is smooth.
6. 6
   Drop by spoonfuls into a greased shallow baking pan.
7. 7
   Let rise in a warm place until dough is nearly doubled.
8. 8
   Dot the top of dough with the slivers of margarine or butter.
9. 9
   Then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Bake 30 minutes at 375°.