Ingredients
- 2 packages dry active yeast (4 1/2 scant teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup water (warm, 110 to 115 degrees)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons table salt
- 1/2 pound unsalted butter (2 sticks), cut into 1-inch pieces and slightly softened
- egg wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon heavy cream (preferably) or whole milk
- Streusel Topping (optional)
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 5 tablespoons butter (cold), cut into 8 pieces
- coffee cake icing (optional)
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar , sifted
- 3 1/2 teaspoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sweet cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- pinch table salt
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Description
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