Butterkuchen Quick And Easy Pastry

If you've never made a yeasted coffeecake, give it a try. it's a yummy cross between a pastry and a cake, with a delicious topping. it only has to rise for 45 minutes, so it's very do-able for weekends. (rising time is included in the cooking time below.)

Steps

In a pyrex mixing bowl , combine milk , 1 / 2 c sugar , salt and 1 / 2 c butter.

Heat in microwave until butter is melted.

Meanwhile , in a small bowl , dissolve both packets of yeast into warm water with the pinch of sugar.

Measure flour into another mixing bowl.

Add eggs and stir to just combine.

When butter has melted , add the liquid to the flour mixture and stir a little.

Then add yeast and stir enough so that all ingredients are combined.

Grease a 10x13 pan and spread dough in pan.

Let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.

While dough is rising , preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Also , mix together the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the dough.

Place in oven over a halfsheet to catch any syrup that runs over the top.

Bake for 22-27 minutes or until the top is golden and syrupy.

Be careful not to overbake.

Ingredients

dry yeast, water, sugar, milk, salt, butter, flour, eggs, cinnamon