Dakota Peach Kuchen

Name: Dakota Peach Kuchen
Yield: Serves 16 to 20 (Makes two 9-inch kuchens)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup, whole milk; 2 , large eggs; 2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces/354 grams), all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon, sugar; 2 teaspoons, instant or rapid-rise yeast; 1/2 teaspoon, salt; 8 tablespoons, unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces and softened; 1 pound (454 grams) fresh, peaches, peeled, halved, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges or 12 ounces (340 grams) frozen sliced peaches, thawed; 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces/149 grams), sugar; 1 , large egg plus 1 large yolk; 1/4 teaspoon, salt; 1 1/4 cups, heavy cream; 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces; 1/2 teaspoon, vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon, ground cinnamon

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By Nick Iverson ･ Appears in Cook's Country August/September 2014, Cook's Country TV

Kuchen, the official state dessert of South Dakota, features layers of sweet yeasted dough, luscious fruit, and rich custard. And it’s easier to make than it looks.

SERVES 16 to 20 (Makes two 9-inch kuchens)

TIME 1¾ hours, plus 2 hours rising, 1 hour chilling, and 1 hour cooling

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