Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (375g) bread flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp (7g) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
  • 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp (6g) salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp (15g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Combine warm milk and a pinch of sugar in a mixer bowl. Sprinkle active dry yeast on top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the remaining sugar, softened butter, egg, and salt to the bowl.
  3. Gradually incorporate the bread flour and knead on medium-low speed for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. Allow the dough to rise for 2 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Roll the risen dough into a rectangle approximately 12x8 inches.
  6. Spread the softened butter evenly across the dough, then sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  7. Roll the dough tightly into a log, pinch the seam shut, and place it in a prepared 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven until the top is deep mahogany brown and the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
  9. Whisk powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the glaze generously over the loaf while it is slightly warm.