Monkey yeast bread

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
ouncePackage dry yeast
½cupLukewarm water
¼cupSugar
½cupShortening
1teaspoonSalt
1Egg
½cupBoiling water
3cupsAll-purpose flour
½Stick margarine

Directions

Mix lukewarm water & yeast. Set aside. Mix boiling water & shortening. Let cool. Then add yeast mixture, salt, sugar, & egg.

Stir. Add flour & mix well. Cover & set in warm place until risen double. Turn out on a well-floured surface & knead just enough to roll out ½-inch thick. Cut dough into 2-inch strips. Melt the ½ stick margarine & dip each strip into it. Layer strips in a lightly greased tube pan, cover & let rise until double. Bake in pre-heated oven at 350 degrees until brown.

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