Old Fashioned Crumb Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat milk, sugar, shortening, and salt in saucepan over medium heat, just until shortening is melted.
2. 2
   Let cool until lukewarm.
3. 3
   Pour warm water into a large bowl.
4. 4
   Sprinkle yeast over top.
5. 5
   Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Stir to dissolve yeast.
7. 7
   Add cooled milk mixture, eggs, and 1/2 c. flour.
8. 8
   Beat with wooden spoon until smooth.
9. 9
   Stir in remaining flour until dough comes together.
10. 10
    Turn out onto floured surface.
11. 11
    Knead 5 minutes or until smooth and silky.
12. 12
    Place dough in a greased bowl; turn to coat.
13. 13
    Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
14. 14
    Coat 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
15. 15
    Punch dough down; press into pan and cover.
16. 16
    Let rise in warm place 1 hour or until almost doubled. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
17. 17
    Crumble streusel topping evenly over dough.
18. 18
    Bake for 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and crumbs are slightly brown and crisp.
19. 19
    Cool in pan on rack for 30 minutes.
20. 20
    Sprinkle with confectioners sugar. Cut into 16 squares and serve warm or at room temperature.