Libbie's Czech Apple Coffee Cake

Step 1: Dissolve yeast with 1 tablespoon sugar in 1 cup warm water; let proof for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Put in mixing bowl 2 cups warm water, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, egg, melted shortening, a little lemon flavoring, and 6 cups flour sifted, and raisins.

Step 3: Few raisins can be added, pressed into dough after dough is in pan.

Step 4: This will not be stiff but sticky on fingers.( this is very soft dough i used pam in pan and n top of dough ).

Step 5: Let rise 2 hours.( this was a little long rise until doubled the temps were cooler in those old farm houses ).

Step 6: Put in two 9x13 greased pans.

Step 7: Using melted shortening in your hand to spread dough after it rises about 1 hour.(again until doubled )punch down

Step 8: Put sliced apples or canned apples on top (I would put cinnamon sugar mixture on now)(. cover with tin foil ).

Step 9: Let rise 1 more hour.( until doubled ).

Step 10: Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes until done i had at 425 for 30 it was to fast

Step 11: Remove from oven and cover with sour cream, sugar and/or cinnamon.