German Coffee Bread Recipe

Name: German Coffee Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: BREAD; 3/4 cup warm water; 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 egg; 1/2 cup shortening or 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; Streusel; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Servings: persons

BREAD
3/4 cup warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 egg
1/2 cup shortening or 1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
Streusel
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped nuts

1
In mixing bowl dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for about 10 minutes.
2
Add sugar and salt and about half the flour.
3
Beat thoroughly 2 minutes.
4
Add egg and shortening. Beat in rest of flour gradually until smooth.
5
Drop small spoonfuls over entire bottom of 9 inch greased pan.
6
Cover and let rise in warm place until double in bulk about 1 hour.
7
Meanwhile Combine the streusel ingredients and sprinkle over the bread before cooking.
8
Heat oven to 375 degrees and bake 30-35 minutes.
9
Immediately turn out of pan to avoid sticking. Serve warm.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BREAD, 3/4 cup warm water, 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, German Coffee Bread falls under the General 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.

German Coffee Bread

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