Ingredients

  • 3-3 1/2 c. all purpose flour
  • 1 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 10 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. dark corn syrup or honey
  • 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 c. raisins

Method

  • Combine 1 cup of flour with the yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixer bowl.
  • Heat the milk with 4 tablespoons of the butter until very warm (120-130°).
  • Beating at low speed, gradually add the warmed milk and butter to the flour mixture.
  • Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
  • Beat in the eggs and 1/2 cup of the remaining flour.
  • Increase the speed to high and beat for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in about 1 1/2 cup of the remaining flour, or enough to make a firm dough. Turn out on a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  • Place in a greased bowl and turn once to grease the surface.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from draft, until double in bulk, about 1 hour. Combine the corn syrup and 4 tablespoons of the remaining butter in a small saucepan.
  • Stir over low heat until smooth. Divide between 2 (9-inch) layer pans.
  • Using 1/2 cup of the brown sugar, sprinkle half of it into each pan.