Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1/4 ounce dry active yeast* ((1 packet))
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, (lightly packed )
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, (divided (approximately- you may need as much as to 4 1/2 cups))
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, (melted)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instruction

  • Place the warm water in a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast on top, and set aside for 5 minutes to allow the yeast to proof.
  • Once the yeast has dissolved and the mixture looks foamy, add the brown sugar, butter, about half the flour, and the salt, and stir together until smooth (about 3 minutes).
  • Continue adding flour, a little at a time, until the dough forms a ball and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the bowl.
  • Knead the dough until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
  • Place the dough in large greased bowl, cover it loosely with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise in a warm place until doubled in size (approx. 30 to 45 minutes).
  • Punch down the dough and roll it into a rectangle, about 9 inches on the short side and 1/4 inch thick.
  • Brush the surface with melted butter.
  • Stir the granulated sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl, and sprinkle the mixture in an even layer all over the butter.
  • Starting at one of the short sides, roll into a tight log (like a cinnamon roll).
  • Transfer to a lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and allow to rise a second time in a warm place until doubled in size (approx. 30 minutes).
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, uncover the dough, and bake the bread until deep golden brown and puffy, and it makes a hollow when lightly tapped (approx. 40 to 45 minutes).