about 110 degrees f to 115 degrees f. add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon. add the eggs and mix in until combined.
gradually add the rest of the flour. using your hands to knead the dough while adding the flour. you will add enough dough until it is slightly sticky. knead until the dough is smooth. grease the bottom of the bowl with shortening and turn over to coat both sides.
cover and let rise for about an hour or until double in size.
while the dough is rising, combine the sugar and cinnamon for the filling. chop the apple, you will want to chop 