German Prune Coffeecake

Directions

Combine milk (canned milk, half milk and half water does not have to be scalded), butter, sugar, salt and flavoring in a mixing bowl.

dissove yeast in ⅓ cup warm water with 1 teaspoon sugar.

add yeast mixture and beaten eggs.

Add flour and mix well until batter makes a soft dough.

Beat with a spoon about 20 times.

Let it rise until doubled. Knead gently. Divide dough into 2 portions and roll each to a rectangle.

Place dough on a cookie sheet.

Put half of prunes in each center and dough down each side towads the center.

Cover with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm place.

Dot with butter, sugar, and cinnamon.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) until light brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.