Ingredients
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- 2 packages yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons), dissolved in 1 cup lukewarm water
- 6 tablespoons shortening or unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 9 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3 1/2 cups raspberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a stand mixer, combine shortening, sugar, salt, and hot water. Cool to lukewarm before adding flour and yeast mixture; mix until combined.
- Add beaten eggs and gradually incorporate the remaining flour until the dough is smooth.
- Knead the dough until silky; let it rise in a greased bowl until doubled (about 30 minutes).
- Roll out the dough, spread with butter, sprinkle brown sugar, and layer with a mixture of raspberries, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and cornstarch.
- Roll into logs, slice into pieces, place in a greased pan, and let them rise again before baking at 350°F for 25–32 minutes.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by mixing cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until smooth; frost before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg