Ingredients

  • 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 14 cup warm water
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 14 cup sugar, plus
  • 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
  • 12 cup butter, melted, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 (10 ounce) jarblack seedless raspberry preserves
  • 13 cup corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 12 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • Add the milk, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, egg, salt and 3 1/2 cups flour.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elcastic, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Place in a greased bowl, turning once to greased top.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/4 hours.
  • Punch dough down.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 32 pieces.
  • Flatten each into a 3 inch disk.
  • Place about 1 t. of preserves on the center of each piece; bring edges together and seal.
  • Place 16 dough balls in a greased 10 inch fluted tube pan.
  • Brush with half of the remaining butter; sprinkle with 1 T. sugar.
  • Top with remaining balls, butter and sugar.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled, about 35 minutes.
  • Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Combine syrup ingredients; pour over warm bread.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.