# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup lukewarm whole milk
06 - 1/4 cup lukewarm water
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
→ Filling
09 - 1 cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Glaze (optional)
12 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
13 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, blend flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk lukewarm milk, water, melted butter, and eggs. Incorporate wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Knead dough on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with dough hook for 5 to 7 minutes.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm environment until doubled in size, approximately 60 minutes.
05 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface to a 12 by 20 inch rectangle.
06 - Brush the rolled dough with melted butter. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon, then evenly sprinkle over the dough.
07 - Slice dough lengthwise into six equal strips, stack them, then cut the stack crosswise into six equal pieces.
08 - Place the stacked pieces upright in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan, arranging layers to be visible.
09 - Cover and allow dough to rise again until puffy, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
10 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Tent with foil if browning too rapidly.
11 - Allow bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing and transferring to a wire rack.
12 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm bread if desired.
