4 c. sifted flour
1 c. lard
1/2 c. sugar
3 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 pkg. yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water
3 eggs

Mix dry ingredients with lard and butter as for pie crust. Scald milk and cool. Dissolve yeast in water and let set 5 minutes. Add yeast and milk to flour mixture. Add beaten eggs and mix well. Prepare dough in even and refrigerate overnight. Divide dough in 4 parts. Roll thin on well floured board and place in well greased pie pans. Put in filling; pull edges of dough over top and let rise 1 hour. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

I use pie filling, such as apple, cherry, or blueberry and put streusel over the top too - use 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/2 cup butter; mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over top of coffee cake.