Monkey Bread

1/2 c. melted shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. boiling water
3/4 tsp. salt
1 pkg (2 1/4 tsp.) yeast
1/3 c. lukewarm water
1 egg, room temperature
3 c. flour
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. sugar
1 T. cinnamon

     Combine shortening, sugar, boiling water, and salt. Let cool. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Add beaten egg to yeast mixture. Mix with shortening mixture. Gradually add flour mixing thoroughly. Cover and let rise 1 hour. Punch down dough, knead, roll out and cut into pieces. Dip in melted butter, then in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Throw in bundt or tube pan and let rise 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes then turn out on plate.