Monkey Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Cream together in mixer shortening, butter, sugar and salt. Add potatoes.
2. 2
   Add eggs; beat until light.
3. 3
   Dissolve yeast in potato water.
4. 4
   Add alternately 1 cup flour at low speed.
5. 5
   Add 2 cups flour with warm milk.
6. 6
   Knead in remaining flour.
7. 7
   Knead until smooth on floured board.
8. 8
   Place in lightly oiled bowl.
9. 9
   Cover with towel and put in warm place.
10. 10
    When dough doubles, divide in half. Roll out about 1/3-inch thick.
11. 11
    Cut and dip pieces in butter.
12. 12
    Lay pieces around one on top of other in 5-cup mold with center opening.
13. 13
    Bake in 400° oven for 20 minutes.
14. 14
    Reduce heat the last 10 to 12 minutes to 350°.
15. 15
    Makes 2 rings.