# What you need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
06 - 1/4 cup water, warmed
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
→ Cinnamon Sugar Filling
09 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
10 - 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Optional Glaze
12 - 1 cup powdered sugar
13 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to make it:
01 - Combine warmed milk, warmed water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast in a large bowl. Let rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir in flour until a soft dough forms.
03 - Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 12 by 20 inch rectangle.
06 - Brush the dough with melted butter, then evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the surface.
07 - Cut the dough into five 12 by 4 inch strips, stack them, then slice into five 4 by 4 inch squares.
08 - Arrange the squares standing upright in a greased 9 by 5 inch loaf pan, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
09 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the loaf for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
10 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
11 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the warm bread if desired.
