Friday, April 4, 2008

Cinnamon Swirl Bread



3 -3 1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 t. salt
1pkg. yeast
1c. very warm water 120-130 degrees
2T. oil
1 egg
Butter
1/4 c. cinnamon sugar

Mix 1 1/2 c. of water, sugar, salt, yeast in a bowl mix on low speed for 1 min. then on med. speed for 1 min. Add egg, beat till smooth. Then mix in the rest of the flour till it is a easy to handle consistency. Knead. Stretch out dough into a rectangle. Spread with 1T. butter, and sprinkle with 1/4 c. of cinnamon sugar. Fold in sides and roll up. Place in a greased loaf pan and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour. Bake at 375 for 30-35min. till a golden brown, when warm brush with butter. Let cool 5min. then remove from pan.
Yields 1 loaf