Double Butter Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F

2. 2

   Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small mixing bowl. Set aside until dissolved, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   In a saucepan over medium low, heat milk, 1/2 cup sugar, salt and 1/2 cup butter. Stir until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Cool to lukewarm; then stir in dissolved yeast mixture and set aside.

4. 4

   Combine flour, eggs and yeast mixture in a large bowl. Stir until mixed and smooth. Pour into a buttered 9x13 inch pan, spreading evenly.

5. 5

   Let rise in warm, draft-free place for 45 minutes.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the dough.

7. 7

   Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and syrupy.