ZIMT NUSSKUCHEN (CINNAMON NUT CAKE)

Steps:

• Rich Yeast Dough:.
• In large mixer bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour and the yeast.
• Heat together milk, butter, sugar and salt just until warm (115-120°F), stirring occasionally to melt butter.
• Add to dry mixture in mixer bowl; add egg.
• Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes at high speed.
• By hand, stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
• Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease surface.
• Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1-1/2 hours.
• Turn out on lightly floured surface.
• Divide in half and form each part into a ball.
• Note: Only one half will be used for this recipe. Use the second half for Bienenstich (Beesting Cake)recipe #137652 recommended. Or freeze for another time.
• Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12x12 square.
• Brush with the melted butter.
• Sprinkle on the sugar and cinnamon and then top with the almonds.
• Fold one side over to within 1/2 inch of opposite side.
• Press the edges together and place on a greased baking sheet.
• Cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until almost double.
• Bake at 375°F for 12 - 15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool.
• Frost with the icing.
• Icing:.
• Cream together sugar & butter and then add the water. Keep stirring until it's completely combined and smooth. Spread over the cake.
• Note: Yeast equivalents are one package = 2 1/4 teaspoons = 1/4 ounce.