Amish Cakes Recipe

Name: Amish Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 package dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup lard; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

1 package dry yeast
1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/2 cup lard
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

1
Dissolve yeast in warm water, stirring well. Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
2
Cream lard; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in dissolved yeast, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough.
3
Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85u00b0), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down; cover and repeat rising procedure 1 hour.
4
Punch dough down. Divide dough into 3 equal portions, shaping each portion into a ball. Place each ball in a greased 9- inch pie pan. Press lightly with fingertips to form a large bun. Cover and repeat rising procedure 1 1/2 hours.
5
Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the buns. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package dry yeast, 1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/2 cup lard, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Amish Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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