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Polish Sweet Bread
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk (I used 2%)
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon vanilla
Glaze
2 TB sugar
1 egg
Directions
Melt the butter and milk together in the microwave, cool to lukewarm
Pour the mixture into a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, stir in the yeast and 1 cup of the flour, cover, and allow to rise for 15 minutes
Beat in the eggs. Add the salt, sugar, and vanilla, beat well.
Switch to the dough hook. Add the remaining flour, and knead well, until soft, smooth, and shiny. (about 5-7 minutes on medium-high speed)
Cover and let rise for 2-4 hours, until it doubles in size.
Knead again, shape the dough, and place in a bread pan that has been greased well.
Cover, rise again until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 325°
To make the glaze, whisk together the sugar and egg
Brush the glaze on top of the risen dough, and bake for 45-50 minutes, until it's a deep golden brown.
Remove from the oven and cool for about 5 minutes before slicing into it. Enjoy!
