Cinnamon Bread

This recipe is made using a Kitchen Aid mixer.

1 package dry yeast in 1/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup scalded milk, cooled
2 eggs, unbeaten
3 1/2 cups flour
Filling:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
6 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Soften yeast in warm water. Combine butter, sugar, salt and scalded milk (cooled).
Stir into mixture 2 unbeaten eggs and softened yeast. Gradually add flour. Cover with plastic wrap, let rise for 1 1/2 hours.
Toss dough on floured surface. Divide in half. Roll out one portion in 14x8 inch rectangle. Spread half filling on dough. Roll up starting at 14 inch side. Cut roll in half lengthwise. Do not cut through one end. Twist strips together with cut side up. Form in ring around pan. Press ends. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover. Let rise 45 minutes to 60 minutes. Bake at 350' for 20 to 24 minutes. Frost if desired.

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