Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Whole milk (warmed to activate the yeast)
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 packet Active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 4-5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup Raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Colored sugars (purple, green, and gold for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Heat milk in a saucepan until warm. Stir in sugar and melted butter until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over the mixture and let it sit for about 5 minutes. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Mix in the yeast mixture and gradually add 4 cups of flour, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Shape and Bake: Punch down the risen dough, roll it out to form a rectangle. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans, raisins, and softened butter for the filling. Spread filling over the dough, roll tightly, and shape into a circle on a greased baking sheet. Let rise for another 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack and drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, then garnish with colored sugars.
Notes
Ensure to activate the yeast properly for the best rise. Customize with various fillings or spices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg