Breakaway Bread

By rsams

Ingredients

• 2 pkgs. dry active yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 beaten eggs
• 6 cups flour
• 1 stick melted butter
• Bundt or tube pans

Preparation

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand - you can add 2 addt'l tbsp of sugar in the yeast to help the yeast "proof" more quickly. In a large bowl, pour boiling water over shortening and dissolve. Add all other ingredients and mix well by hand. Cover bowl and let stand overnight in the frig. Roll dough out 1/2 inch thick on a floured surface. Cut with biscuit cutter, dip in melted butter and stack in the one piece tub pans. Cover and let rise 2 - 3 hours. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven until golden brown.