Orange-Glazed Coffee Cake

Name: Orange-Glazed Coffee Cake
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water, 105-115 degrees; 1/2 cup warm milk, same temp; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3 1/2 - 4 cups flour; Glaze; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; Icing; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

15 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water, 105-115 degrees
1/2 cup warm milk, same temp
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 1/2 - 4 cups flour
Glaze
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Icing
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Directions

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["In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand til foamy, about 5-10 minutes.", "Stir warm milk, orange juice, sugar, ricotta, orange zest, salt, and egg into the yeast mixture.", "Using the paddle attachment, beat 2 cups flour on low speed into the yeast mixture until a wet dough forms.", "Beat in the remaining dough, 1/2 cup at a time, until a stiff dough forms.", "Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-10 minutes, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking.", "Place dough into a large greased bowl, turn to coat.", "Cover loosely with a damp towel or cloth and let rise in a warm place til doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.", "Grease a 10\" springform pan.""