Old-Fashioned German Coffee Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/2 cup warm whole milk (80°-90°)
• TOPPING:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Pinch salt
• 2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) sliced peaches, drained