Quick Coffee Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; add sugar and salt and about half of flour.
2. 2
   Beat 2 minutes with an electric beater.
3. 3
   Add egg and shortening, then beat in remaining flour until smooth.
4. 4
   Drop by teaspoonfuls over greased 9-inch pans. Sprinkle topping on and cover; put in warm place until double. Heat oven to 375°.
5. 5
   Bake until brown, 25 to 30 minutes.