Monkey Bread

8 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. yeast dissolved in 1 c. lukewarm water
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 6 c. sifted flour
  • 3 sticks margarine

Directions

  1. 1
    Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and set aside.
  2. 2
    Dissolve shortening, sugar and salt in boiling water.
  3. 3
    Add beaten eggs and mix well.
  4. 4
    Add the two mixtures alternately to flour; mix well. Let rise in warm place until double in bulk.* Roll out on lightly floured pastry sheet about 1/2 to 1/4 inch thick.
  5. 5
    Cut in various shapes.
  6. 6
    Dip each piece in melted margarine (takes 3 sticks margarine).
  7. 7
    Place in layers in 2 greased tube pans.
  8. 8
    Let rise again until double in bulk.
  9. 9
    Bake 45 minutes at 325°.
  10. 10
    Let cool about 10 minutes in pan before removing.
  11. 11
    Do not cut to serve; serve whole and pull apart servings by hand.

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