Danish Yeast Coffee Cake (Kaffekage)

Danish Yeast Coffee Cake (Kaffekage)


1. Scald milk; cool to lukewarm.

2. Pour 1/4 cup of the cooled milk over the yeast and let stand.

3. Beat remaining milk into 2-1/4 cups flour.

4. Stir in the yeast mixture; let rise until dough springs back to touch,

5. then mix in melted butter, sugar, lemon rind, and beaten eggs.

6. Stir in the remaining flour.

7. Spread dough about 1 inch thick on two greased baking sheets and let rise again.

8. When well risen, sprinkle with cinnamon and almonds; dot with firm butter.

9. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 15 minutes; lower heat to 375 degrees and bake until brown, about 12-15 minutes.

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