Cinnamon Nut Bread

This is a sweet yeast bread my mother makes and I love. I double the filling mixture and that is my only change...thanks mom

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 2 breads

Ingredients

• BREAD

• 1 (2 1/2ounce) package dry yeast
• 1⁄4 cup  lukewarm water
• 3⁄4 cup milk, scalded
• 1⁄2 cup mashed potatoes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 3 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄4 cup  melted butter
• 1  egg
• 1  tablespoon  grated  orange rind

• FILLING

• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts

Directions

1. Soften yeast in water. Combine scalded milk, mashed potatoes, salt and 1/3 cup sugar; cool until lukewarm. Add yeast, mix well. Add 2 cups flour and beat until smooth. Add melted butter, egg and remaining flour and mix well. Knead on floured board until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
2. Punch down,let rest 5 minutes. Roll into 4 rectangles, spread with soft butter and filling. Roll up and seal edges. Twist 2 together and put on greased cookie sheet. Let rise again (covered) until doubled in size.
3. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.