Sinful Cinnabread

4/18/2016

It is definitely not on your "diet" but this Cinnabread is a hit and with its mouthwatering buttery sweetness, you will be begging for more. I once had a friend say she just might sell her children for some, I am not sure I need anymore children in exchange for bread, but it really is THAT GOOD!

Basic Ingredients:

3 packages active dry yeast (or 2T plus 1 -3/4 tsp)
2 cups warm water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1-1/2 tsp salt
2 beaten eggs
7-3/4 to 8-1/4 cups flour

(additional 1 cup sugar, 1 cup butter and 1-2 T cinnamon for filling)

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, butter, salt and eggs as well as 4 cups of flour. Beat until smooth and then add enough flour until a soft dough forms.

2. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (approx 45 minutes)

3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a heavily floured surface and divide dough into 3 pieces. Roll each piece into a long narrow oval (the longer the roll the more swirl you get in the cinnamon bread).

4. Smooth melted butter and cinnamon sugar mix (I don't really measure this part, but the more butter the better, usually 1-2 sticks for the total 3 loaves) over the rolled oval. Once the area is covered simply start at one end and tightly roll up jelly roll style. Be sure to do so TIGHTLY and avoid air pockets as this will leave holes through your finished loaf of bread.