Bring milk to scalding; remove from heat and stir
in butter, the 1/4 cup sugar and salt. Let cool.
In a mixer bowl, combine yeast and water; let
stand about 5 minutes; then add milk mixture.
Separate 1 egg. Add yolk to yeast mixture
(reserve white). Add remaining egg and 2 1/3 cups
of the flour; blend well. Place dough on a well
floured board and knead until smooth and velvety
(about 5 minutes). Place in a bowl, cover, and
let rise n a warm place until double (about 1 1/2
hours). Knead again on a floured board to expel
air bubbles. Shape dough into a ball and place on
a greased baking sheet. Cover lightly and let
rise in warm place for about 30 minutes or until
puffy looking. Brush gently with reserved egg
white (slightly beaten). Mix cinnamon and the 2
teaspoons sugar, sprinkle over loaf. Bake in a
350 degree oven for about 35 minutes or until
richly browned. Serve warm, cut in wedges, with
butter.
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