Description

This gorgeous and delicious bread is very cake-like. It has layers of sweet, fluffy bread and sweet lemon sugar topped with a lemon glaze. Enjoy it at breakfast or for dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 package) Red Star Platinum instant yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• Lemon Sugar Filling
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (4 lemons)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft
• Lemon Icing
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. In saucepan or microwave safe dish, heat milk and butter until warm (120° - 130°F; butter does not have to be completely melted).
3. Add liquids to flour mixture. Add vanilla. Blend at low speed until moistened. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed.