# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk, lukewarm
06 - 1/4 cup water, lukewarm
07 - 3 large eggs, at room temperature
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
09 - 1 cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Glaze (optional)
12 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
13 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
14 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, blend all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, and salt until evenly combined.
02 - Pour in lukewarm whole milk, lukewarm water, eggs, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Knead the mixture by hand or using a dough hook for 7 to 10 minutes, until dough achieves a smooth and elastic consistency.
04 - Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise in a warm environment until doubled in volume, approximately 1 hour.
05 - In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, mixing thoroughly.
06 - Punch down risen dough and place onto a floured surface. Roll out into a rectangle, approximately 12 by 20 inches.
07 - Brush surface evenly with melted butter and scatter prepared cinnamon sugar over the dough.
08 - Divide dough into five strips lengthwise, then stack strips and cut into five squares.
09 - Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and arrange dough squares upright in the pan.
10 - Cover pan and let dough rise in a warm place for 30 to 40 minutes, until visibly puffy.
11 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until top achieves a deep golden color. If browning is excessive, loosely tent with foil for final 10 minutes.
12 - Allow baked bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
13 - In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm bread to serve, if desired.
