Use recipe for bread:

1 1/4 c. warm water
2 tbsp. soft butter
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar

In mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add shortening, salt, sugar and half of the flour. Beat 2 minutes at medium mixer speed or 300 vigorous strokes by hand. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl frequently. Add remaining flour and blend in with spoon until smooth. Scrape batter from sides of bowl, cover with cloth, let rise in warm place about 30 minutes.

Cut off portions and roll into a rope about 1 inch thick and cut off small 1 inch pieces. Place on greased baking sheet and bake in 350 degree oven about 15 minutes or until brown. Cool. Place in colander and pour a little hot water over them. Drain. Return to bowl. Pour 1/4 cup melted butter over babalki; also 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup ground poppy seed. Serve.