Butterkuchen Recipe

Butter a 9x13 inch pan and set aside. In a small mixing bowl dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy about 10 minutes. Place milk 1/2 cup sugar salt and 1/2 cup butter in saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Cool to lukewarm. Add dissolved yeast and set aside.

In large bowl combine flour eggs and yeast mixture. Stir until smooth and blended. Pour into a buttered 9x13 inch pan spreading dough evenly. Let rise in warm place for 45 minutes. Meanwhile preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. mix together and sprinkle over the dough. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is golden and syrupy.