INGREDIENTS
2
packages active dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
1 cup
lukewarm water
1 tsp
granulated sugar, to proof the yeast
6 tbsp
shortening (Crisco)
1 cup
granulated sugar
8 cups
unbleached all-purpose flour (you might need more if the dough is sticky, up to 9-10 cups)
2 cups
hot water
2
large eggs, beaten
1 tbsp
salt
2 tbsp
unsalted butter
5
large apples, chopped (we like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, you can peel them if you want)
2 tbsp
brown sugar
1/4 tsp
ground nutmeg
Softened unsalted butter (about 1/2 cup total)
Brown sugar (about 1 1/2 cups total)
Cinnamon (about 2 tablespoons total)
4 tbsp
unsalted butter
6 oz
cream cheese, at room temperature
4 cups
powdered sugar
3 tbsp
whole milk
1 tsp
vanilla extract