Butterkuchen (Quick and Easy Pastry)

CAKE

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packets dry yeast
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 1 pinch sugar
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cups flour
• 3 egg, slightly beaten

TOPPING

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

1. 1

   In a pyrex mixing bowl, combine milk, 1/2 c sugar, salt and 1/2 c butter. Heat in microwave until butter is melted.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Grease a 10x13 pan and spread dough in pan. Let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.

5. 5

   While dough is rising, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Also, mix together the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the dough.

6. 6

   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.