Braided Coffee Cake

Got this recipe from better homes, and it produces a very nice sweet bread. the good part about it is that you can make the dough and then refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. you can make it in the evening and then just assemble the bread in the morning!!

Steps

In a large bowl , dissolve yeast in the 1 / 2 cup warm water.

Stir in egg.

In a small saucepan , heat and stir the 1 / 2 cup butter , 1 / 2 cup water , 1 / 4 cup sugar and salt until mixture is lukewarm and butter is almost melted.

Stir butter mixture into the yeast mixture.

Stir in flour.

On a lightly floured surface , knead the dough for 4 to 6 strokes or until ingredients are combined.

Transfer to a greased bowl.

Cover with greased plastic wrap.

Chill if you like for 8-24 hours.

Let dough stand , covered , at room temperature for 1 hour.

Meanwhile , lightly grease baking sheet.

Divide dough in half.

On a lightly floured surface , roll each half of dough into a 14x9 inch rectangle.

Spread the melted butter over dough rectangles.

In a small bowl , mix nuts , 1 / 2 cup sugar , brown sugar and cinnamon.

Cut each rectangle into 3 14x3 inch strips.

Sprinkle the mixture in the center of each strip.

Using your fingers pinch dough to seal.

To shape a loaf , place 3 filled.

Ingredients

active dry yeast, water, egg, butter, sugar, salt, all-purpose flour, nuts, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, powdered sugar icing