Ingredients

• 0.5 cups warm water
• 2.5 teaspoons yeast
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups evaporated milk
• 0.38 cups white sugar
• 0.33 cups butter , melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 To make the bread: Stir warm water and yeast together in a large bowl; let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Mix in 2 cups flour, milk, sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt until combined.
4. 4 Gradually mix in remaining 2 cups flour and cinnamon until dough comes together.
5. 5 Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl; turn dough to coat.
6. 6 Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
7. 7 Meanwhile, make the topping: Beat sugar and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
8. 8 Stir in flour until a thick paste forms.
9. 9 Transfer 1/2 of the paste to a separate bowl. Mix cinnamon into one half and vanilla into the other half.
10. 10 Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape into balls and place 3 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
11. 11 Divide each bowl of topping into 6 balls; pat flat. Place circles of topping on top of dough balls, patting down lightly. Use a knife to cut grooves in the topping like a seashell.
12. 12 Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
13. 13 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
14. 14 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition per serving