WALNUT-FILLED COFFEE CAKES

Walnut-Filled Coffee Cakes image

"At our house, Easter or Christmas morning just would not be the same without these wonderful sugar/cinnamon braids." They also make lovely gifts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 coffee cakes (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 eggs
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons orange juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the eggs, butter, milk, salt, 5 cups flour and remaining sugar; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Cover and refrigerate overnight., For filling, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts. , Punch dough down. On a floured surface, roll into a 21-in. circle; cut into four wedges. Spread filling over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up each wedge from the wide end., Place point side down on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Curve ends to form crescents. Cut slits in pastry. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over coffee cakes. Cut each into 12 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.