Monkey Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix milk, potatoes, shortening, sugar and salt in large bowl; cool to lukewarm.
2. 2
   Add yeast softened in water.
3. 3
   Add eggs; add 1 1/2 cups of flour and beat well.
4. 4
   Add more flour; beat.
5. 5
   Add more flour to make a stiff dough.
6. 6
   Turn out on a board and knead thoroughly.
7. 7
   Place dough in a greased bowl; grease top of dough; cover and let rise for 2 hours.
8. 8
   Turn out on floured board and roll to 1/2-inch thickness.
9. 9
   Cut into 2-inch diamond shapes.
10. 10
    Pull on opposite ends to elongate.
11. 11
    Dip in melted butter and lay alternately in buttered ring mold.
12. 12
    Let rise until double.
13. 13
    Bake at 400° for 30 minutes.