This is an old German recipe that’s become a family favorite. I have adapted it to mix and raise the first time in your bread machine. I make it every year at Christmas for gifts and everyone loves it. It’s also delicious anytime, especially warm with butter on it!
Original recipe makes 3 round loaves
Ingredients
3/4 cup dry potato flakes
1 cup boiling water
1 cup warm milk
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
4 1/2 cups bread flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, melted
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PREP
20 mins
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COOK
20 mins
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READY IN
2 hrs 20 mins
Directions
- In a small bowl, dissolve potato flakes in boiling water. Let stand until lukewarm, about 15 minutes.
- Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough/Manual cycle; press Start. The mixing and first rise of the dough will be completed in the bread machine.
- When Dough/Manual cycle is finished, remove dough and briefly knead on a floured board. Divide dough into 3 round loaves and place in three lightly greased 8 inch pie pans. Cover and let raise until doubled in size, about 60 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Brush risen loaves with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 270 kcal
Carbohydrates: 46.7 g
Cholesterol: 42 mg
Fat: 6.3 g
Fiber: 1.1 g
Protein: 6.5 g
Sodium: 50 mg