Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake

Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake is so delicious. It is a staple at our house. This makes two coffee cakes. So you have an extra one to give to a friend, or keep for later. 

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry  yeast
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 c. warm water
1 c. sour cream or half and half
2 Tbs. milk
2 Tbs. butter
3 Tbs. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
3 3/4 c. flour

Filling

2 Tbs. butter softened
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 Tbs.  cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Powdered Sugar Glaze

2 c. powdered sugar
2 Tbs. butter or margarine, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
3 to 4 Tbs. milk or half and half

Directions

Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water.   Set aside for about 8 to 10 minutes so the yeast can bloom. This way you know it is alive. 

In a large bowl, combine yeast mixture, sour cream, milk, butter, sugar, egg, salt and 2 cups flour. 

Beat with a wooden spoon until mixed well.  Gradually add remaining flour until dough is easy to handle.  Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.  

Grease the bowl you mixed the dough to save on dishes.  Place the dough in the greased bowl and cover with a tea towel or a piece of plastic wrap. Let rise in warm water until doubled in size, about 90 minutes.

Prepare the filling while the dough rises.

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon together. Set aside.

Divide the dough in half.  Roll each piece into a 12 x 12-inch square. Spread half the butter over the dough.  Sprinkle half of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the top of the butter.  Next sprinkle half of the walnuts over the top.

Roll up like a jellyroll and press seam ends together to seal.  Repeat with the other half of the dough. 

 Place the loafs on a greased baking sheet. Make sure the loaf ends are no closer the 1.5-inches from the end of the pan.

Place in a warm location until doubled in size.

Bake in a 350° oven for 25 to 30 minutes.  

Prepare powdered sugar glaze.

In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla. Gradually mix in the milk adding enough until you get the desired consistency of a glaze.

Drizzle over the top of the cooled Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake loaves.  Cut serve and enjoy!