German Sweet Bread

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  • Total Time 120 min Ico-add
  • Yield 2 Loaves
  • Level Easy

A bread with a well developed flavor, this recipe for German sweet bread is easy to make. It just takes a little patience to wait out the rising times.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warmed water (105 to 115 degrees f)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup milk, scalded
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 3 cups all purpose flour (more if needed)
  • For the topping:
  • 1 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Directions

  1. 1. Combine the yeast, warmed water and a pinch of sugar in a small bowl; stir to dissolve. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. 2. Cream together the sugar and butter, add the scalded milk and mix thoroughly. Stir in the dissolved yeast, eggs and flour (use more flour if necessary to make a stiff batter).
  3. 3. Beat mixture thoroughly, cover and let rise in a warm place for about one hour or until double in bulk.
  4. 4. Beat again thoroughly. Grease two loaf pans and sprinkle lightly with flour. With a spoon, fill the pans with the dough.
  5. 5. Combine all of the topping ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle the topping evenly between the two loaves.
  6. 6. Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes.
  7. 7. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until done (some ovens vary).