GERMAN COFFEE CAKE

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Genevieve Enderes - I make mine in bread size loaf pan. Your oven may e hotter, so the temperature and minutes baked may vary.

Provided by Christe Harwood @charwood

Categories     Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cup(s) warm water
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 dash(es) nutmeg
1/2 cup(s) sugar
2 - eggs
1/4 teaspoon(s) lemon extract
1/2 cup(s) melted lard (lard only)
2 package(s) yeast
1/2 cup(s) warm water
5 cup(s) flour
- sugar
- cinnamon

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • Place first 7 ingredients (everything but yeast) in mixer bowl, beat well. Add 3 cups white flour. Continue beating. When well mixed, add dissolved yeast. Add 2 more cups flour, 1 c. at a time. Stil until mixer cannot handle the dough.
  • Pour out on floured board, knead, adding a small amt of flour as needed. When the dough is no longer sticky, pat into a round mold. Place in warm spot to raise till doubled. Punch down.
  • Make into loaves, but only as thick as an inch. Punch holes into dough. Pat with lard. Sprinkle with generous amount of white sugar, then sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover. Let rise until doubled. Bake 40-45 minutes @ 350 degrees.

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