Combine warm water & pinch of sugar in small bowl

Sprinkle yeast over top - stir

Let yeast mixture sit approx 5-10 minutes - it should look frothy when done

Place shortening, warm milk, sugar, salt & egg in mixer bow with dough hook attachment - mix on medium

Add yeast mixture & mix well

Slowly add flour - kneading on medium for about 1-3 minutes

Place in a greased bowl - cover & let sit in a warm place to rest about 20 minutes

Spray your bundt pan with cooking spray

Now make the coating by melting the butter in one small bowl

In another small bowl combine remaining coating ingredients & mix with a fork

Sprinkle a small portion of this mixture in the bottom of the bundt pan

When dough is done resting - pinch off 1/2 -1 inch pieces & roll into balls

Dunk each ball of dough in melted butter & then roll in sugar & spice mixture & place in bundt pan

Continue until all the dough is coated

Cover with plastic wrap & let rise about 1 hour or until double in size

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Bake monkey bread 30-35 minutes

Allow to cool in pan at least 30 minutes

Invert onto plate to remove

Make icing by combining all ingredients & whisking until smooth

Drizzle over the top of the bread or use as a dipping sauce