Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1-1/2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 10 to 10-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 3 teaspoons maple flavoring
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 5 to 6 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon maple flavoring

Method

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, eggs, sugar, salt and 9 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • For filling, combine the sugars, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add corn syrup and maple flavoring. Stir in nuts.
  • Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into six portions. Roll one portion into a 14x8-in. rectangle. Spread 1/2 cup filling to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal.
  • Cut roll in half lengthwise. Place halves, cut side up, side by side; braid. Shape into a ring in a greased 9-in. round baking pan; pinch ends to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm coffee cakes. Cut into wedges.