INGREDIENTS
4 1/2 tsp
active dry or instant yeast
1/2 cup
warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup
+ 2/3 cup white sugar (divided)
3/4 cup
butter (softened, divided)
1/2 cup
warm milk (110° to 115°)
2 tsp
salt
3
eggs
5 cups
all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
1 cup
peach or apricot jam or marmalade
Optional 2 tsp. orange zest
2 tsp
ground cinnamon
Optional Sliced almonds, for top