Sweet Bread

Step 1

In a large bowl place warm water, sugar, oil, salt and yeast. Gently stir and set aside for 10-12 minutes to allow yeast to proof.

Step 2

In a large stand mixer with dough hooks add 2 cups flour and pour yeast mixture into flour.

Step 3

Mix to combine about 2-3 minutes

Step 4

Add 2 more cups flour and allow to mix. About 2-3 minutes

Step 5

Add eggs one at a time

Step 6

Add 1 more cup of flower and allow to knead for 4-6 minutes

Step 7

Remove from mixer and allow to raise for 20 minutes (or until double in size) in a warm spot. *see Instant Pot Hack below in notes

Step 8

On a floured surface roll out dough into a rectangle.

Step 9

Move dough to a sprayed cookie sheet

Step 10

Down the center of the dough spread softened cream cheese, about 3 inches wide.

Step 11

Down the center on-top of the cream cheese spread pie filling

Step 12

With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut 10-12 slits on each side

Step 13

Pull one cut piece to the center, overlap with a 2nd piece from the opposite side and continue until you reach the bottom.

Step 14

Sprinkle with sugar

Step 15

Bake at 350 for 14-17 minutes or until golden brown

Step 16

Glaze:

Step 17

In a bowl add powdered sugar and cut in butter. I like to use frozen butter and use a cheese grater to cut in butter and use a fork to combine. Then add vanilla and milk and with a hand mixer, mix until smooth. Drizzle over top of warm Sweet Bread