Grandmothers Cinnamon Sugar Kuchen Dairy Recipes

CINNAMON SWIRL KUCHEN

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and shortening.
• Gradually add 2 cups sugar; cream until fluffy.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Combine milk and vanilla; set aside.
• Sift together flour, baking powder and salt;
• add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beating just enough after each addition to keep batter smooth.
• Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle 1-1/2 teaspoons into a greased 10-in. tube pan.
• Pour 1/3 of batter into pan. Sprinkle half of remaining cinnamon/sugar; top with 1/3 of batter. Repeat with remaining cinnamon/ sugar and batter. Smooth top with spatula.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool thoroughly.

FRANK'S CINNAMON KUCHEN

Steps:

• Scald milk and add butter, sugar,and salt.
• Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to milk mixture.
• Beat in eggs, then beat in flour and nutmeg.
• Cover, and let rise until double, about an hour.
• Divide into 3 pieces.
• Place the 3 pieces into 3 separate greased round cake pans.
• Cover and let rise again.
• For the topping: Spread the 1/2 cup melted butter all over the tops of the 3 kuchens.
• With finger, press holes one inch apart all over the top of the kuchens.
• Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and soft butter.
• Divide brown sugar mixture evenly over the top of the kuchens.
• Bake in 325 degree oven for about 20 min or until golden brown.
• Note: After its cooled, you can add a vanilla glaze over the tops for an extra special treat.