Butterkuchen

Ingredients

• 2 (.25 ounce) packages dry yeast
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Butter a 9×13 inch pan and set aside. In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Place milk, 1/2 cup sugar, salt and 1/2 cup butter in saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Cool to lukewarm. Add dissolved yeast and set aside.

In large bowl combine flour, eggs and yeast mixture. Stir until smooth and blended. Pour into a buttered 9×13 inch pan, spreading dough evenly. Let rise in warm place for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. mix together and sprinkle over the dough. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and syrupy.