Cinnamon Puffs

4 1/2 tsp. yeast
1/2 c. warm water
3/4 c. lukewarm milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
3 1/4 c. flour
1 Tbs. vanilla

Coating mix: 1 c. sugar and 4 tsp. cinnamon

Dissolve yeast and water. Let stand 5 minutes. In large bowl, mix milk, sugar, salt, shortening, eggs, yeast mix, and half of flour. Beat 2 minutes or until smooth. Add rest of flour and vanilla. Beat 2 more minutes with spoon. Drop 1 Tbs. batter in greased muffin cups. Place in warm spot to rise to double.

Bake at 375 degrees 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans and dip top and sides in 1/2 c. melted butter then in cinnamon and sugar mixture.