Peach Coffee Cake (sweet Dough)

Total Time: 4 hrs Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup warm milk, 105 degrees f
• 1 (1/4 ounce) packet active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 24 ounces peaches, canned in water

Recipe

• 1 this dough is a basic sweet dough. i use it for cinnamon rolls and monkey bread, as well. combine the milk, yeast, and sugar in a mixing bowl. let stand for 2 minutes to proof the yeast. add the egg, butter, nutmeg, salt, and half of the flour. mix until smooth, then beat for 2 minutes. stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
• 2 turn dough onto floured surface and knead just enough to smooth the dough and thoroughly combine ingredients. kneading makes gluten, so don't overdo it, or you'll lose tenderness. place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
• 3 to assemble, punch the dough down, and divide in half. roll the dough into discs and spread into the greased pans. cover and let rise in the pan until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours. meanwhile, mix the sugars and cinnamon in a bowl. canned peach slices are usually too thick. slice them as necessary to get reasonably thin pieces, about 1/2 inch.
• 4 when the cakes are risen, brush the dough with melted butter, and sprinkle with a mixture of sugars and cinnamon. spread peaches over the top, covering as much dough as possible, and then sprinkle again with the sugar and cinnamon mix. you want a good, thick coating of sugar, to glaze the top.
• 5 bake in a 350-degree fahrenheit oven for 20-25 minutes. the coffee cakes should be golden around the edges, but somewhat pasty where risen between the peach slices. let cool for at least 15 minutes.